2005 Hybrid Honda Accord

2005 Accord Hybrid Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety................................................................................................................ ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance................................................................................................................... 4
Main Controls
Driver and Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 7
Seat belts, SRS, and child protection.
Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................. 51
Indicators, gauges, dashboard, and steering column.
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 99
Climate, audio, steering wheel, security, cruise control, and HomeLink.
Before Driving.................................................................................................................................. 151
Fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading.
Driving .............................................................................................................................................. 165
Engine and transmission operation.
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 189
Schedules, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage.
Taking Care of the Unexpected ...................................................................................................... 229
Flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses.
Technical Information..................................................................................................................... 257
Vehicle specifications, tires, fuels, and emissions controls.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................ 271
Warranty and contact information.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...................................................................................................... 275
How to order.
Index..................................................................................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
Fluid capacities and tire pressures.
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Main Menu
Owner’s Identification
OWNER This Owner’s Manual should be considered

a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This Owner’s Manual covers all models of

ADDRESS the Accord Hybrid. You may find
STREET descriptions of equipment and features that
are not on your particular model.
The information and specifications included

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POSTAL CODE of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co.,
V. I. N. Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specifications or
design at any time without notice and
DELIVERY DATE without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
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OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
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Main Menu
Introduction
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2005 Honda Accord Hybrid was a wise As you read this manual, you will
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. find information that is preceded by
a symbol. This
One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to information is intended to help you
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your vehicle, other
convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so property, or the environment.
you can refer to it at any time.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights WARNING: This product contains
and responsibilities. or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer
Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual and birth defects or other
helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. reproductive harm.
When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your dealer’s staff
is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your vehicle. Event Data Recorders
Your dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer
any questions and concerns. This vehicle is equipped with one or
more recording devices commonly
referred to as event data recorders
or sensing and diagnostic modules.
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Main Menu
A Few Words About Safety
Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms,
is very important. And operating this including:
vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels − on the vehicle.
responsibility. Safety Messages − preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
To help you make informed These signal words mean:
decisions about safety, we have
provided operating procedures and You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
other information on labels and in HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
this manual. This information alerts
you to potential hazards that could You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
hurt you or others. HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

possible to warn you about all the instructions.
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must Safety Headings − such as Important Safety Reminders or Important
use your own good judgement. Safety Precautions.
Safety Section − such as Driver and Passenger Safety.
Instructions − how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information − please read it
carefully.
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Main Menu
Your Vehicle at a Glance
AIRBAGS (P.11, 23)

INDICATORS (P.53)
GAUGES (P.63)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.89) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.112)
HEATING/COOLING
POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROLS
SWITCHES (P.100)
(P.80)
AUTOMATIC
POWER WINDOW TRANSMISSION
SWITCHES (P.168)
(P.90)
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

(P.84) HANDLE (P.97)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.154)
(P.153)
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Main Menu
INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD

BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.74) (P.71)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.72)
HAZARD
REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON
CONTROLS (P.75)
(P.138)
CRUISE CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL (P.142)
SWITCHES＊
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.75, 103, 106)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL HORN

(P.179) ADJUSTMENT
(P.76)
＊ : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Driver and Passenger Safety
This section gives you important Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 The Passenger’s Front Airbag
information about how to protect Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 Can Pose Serious Risks .......... 32
yourself and your passengers. It Additional Information About Your Infants ........................................... 32
shows you how to use seat belts. It Seat Belts .................................. 20 Small Children.............................. 32

explains how your airbags work. And Seat Belt System Components ... 20 Larger Children ........................... 32
it tells you how to properly restrain Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20 If You Must Drive with Several
infants and children in your vehicle. Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ........ 21 Children .................................... 34
Seat Belt Maintenance ................ 21 If a Child Requires Close
Additional Information About Your Attention ................................... 34
Airbags ...................................... 23 Additional Safety Precautions .... 35
Airbag System Components ....... 23 Protecting Infants and
How Your Front Airbags Work ......... 24 Small Children.......................... 36
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 Protecting Infants ........................ 36
Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 How Your Side Curtain Airbags Protecting Small Children .......... 37
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features........ 9 Work.......................................... 27 Selecting a Child Seat ...................... 38
Seat Belts ...................................... 10 How the SRS Indicator Works ... 28 Installing a Child Seat ..................... 39
Airbags .......................................... 11 How the Side Airbag Off Installing a Child Seat with
Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 13 Indicator Works ....................... 28 LATCH...................................... 40
1. Close and Lock the Doors ...... 13 Airbag Service .............................. 29 Protecting Larger Children ............ 45
2. Adjust the Front Seats ............ 13 Additional Safety Precautions .... 30 Additional Safety Precautions .... 48
3. Adjust the Seat-Backs ............. 14 Protecting Children − General Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 49
4. Adjust the Head Restraints .... 15 Guidelines ................................. 31 Safety Labels .................................... 50
5. Fasten and Position the Seat All Children Must Be
Belts ...................................... 16 Restrained ................................ 31
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting All Children Should Sit in a
Position ................................. 17 Back Seat .................................. 32
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Main Menu Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed
recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in
section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
The recommendations on this page occupants who sit too close to them, the higher the speed, the greater the
are the ones we consider to be the or are not properly restrained. risk, but serious injuries can also
most important. Infants, young children, and short occur at lower speeds. Never drive
adults are at the greatest risk. Be faster than is safe for current
Always Wear Your Seat Belt sure to follow all instructions and conditions, regardless of the
A seat belt is your best protection in warnings in this manual. maximum speed posted.
all types of collisions. Airbags are
designed to supplement seat belts, Don’t Drink and Drive Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
not replace them. So even though Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even Condition
your vehicle is equipped with airbags, one drink can reduce your ability to Having a tire blowout or a
make sure you and your passengers respond to changing conditions, and mechanical failure can be extremely
always wear your seat belts, and your reaction time gets worse with hazardous. To reduce the possibility
wear them properly (see page 16 ). every additional drink. So don’t drink of such problems, check your tire
and drive, and don’t let your friends pressures and condition frequently,
Restrain All Children drink and drive, either. and perform all regularly scheduled
Children age 12 and under should maintenance (see page 191 ).
ride properly restrained in a back
seat. Infants and small children
should be restrained in a child seat.
Larger children should use a booster
and a lap/shoulder belt until they
can use the belt properly without a
booster (see pages 34 − 48 ).
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Your Vehicle’s Safety Features
Your vehicle is equipped with many

(3) (10) (8) (9) (1) (4) features that work together to
(8) protect you and your passengers
(2) during a crash.

(7) Some features do not require any
action on your part. These include a
strong steel framework that forms a
safety cage around the passenger
compartment; front and rear crush
zones; a collapsible steering column;
and tensioners that tighten the front
seat belts in a crash.
(6)
(7) However, you and your passengers
(5) (11) can’t take full advantage of these
features unless you remain sitting in
(1) Safety Cage a proper position and always wear
(2) Crush Zones
(3) Seats and Seat-Backs your seat belts. In fact, some safety
(4) Head Restraints features can contribute to injuries if
(5) Collapsible Steering Column they are not used properly.
(6) Seat Belts
(7) Front Airbags
(8) Side Airbags The following pages explain how you
(9) Side Curtain Airbags can take an active role in protecting
(10) Door Locks yourself and your passengers.
(2) (11) Seat Belt Tensioners
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Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown

Your vehicle is equipped with seat against the inside of the vehicle
belts in all seating positions. Not wearing a seat belt properly and against other occupants.
increases the chance of serious
Your seat belt system also injury or death in a crash, even Keep you from being thrown out
includes a light on the though your vehicle has airbags. of the vehicle.
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to fasten your seat Be sure you and your Help keep you in a good position
belts. passengers always wear seat should the airbags ever deploy. A
belts and wear them properly. good position reduces the risk of
Why Wear Seat Belts injury from an inflating airbag and
Seat belts are the single most allows you to get the best
effective safety device for adults and When properly worn, seat belts: advantage from the airbag.
larger children. (Infants and smaller
children must be properly restrained Keep you connected to the vehicle Of course, seat belts cannot
in child seats.) so you can take advantage of the completely protect you in every
vehicle’s built-in safety features. crash. But in most cases, seat belts
Not wearing a seat belt properly can reduce your risk of serious
increases the chance of serious Help protect you in almost every injury.
injury or death in a crash, even type of crash, including frontal,
though your vehicle has airbags. side, and rear impacts and What You Should Do:
rollovers. Always wear your seat belt, and
In addition, most states and all make sure you wear it properly.
Canadian provinces require you to
wear seat belts.
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Airbags

Your vehicle has a supplemental Your vehicle has side airbags to help Your vehicle also has side curtain
restraint system (SRS) with front protect the upper torso of the driver airbags to help protect the heads of
airbags to help protect the heads and or a front seat passenger during a the driver, front passenger, and
chests of the driver and a front seat moderate to severe side impact (see passengers in the outer rear seating
passenger during a moderate to page 26 for more information on how positions during a moderate to
severe frontal collision (see page your side airbags work). severe side impact (see page 27 for
24 for more information on how more information on how your side
your front airbags work). curtain airbags work).
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The most important things you need What you should do: Always wear The rest of this section gives more
to know about your airbags are: your seat belt properly, and sit detailed information about how you
upright and as far back from the can maximize your safety.
Airbags do not replace seat belts. steering wheel as possible while
They are designed to supplement allowing full control of the vehicle. A Remember, however, that no safety
the seat belts. front passenger should move their system can prevent all injuries or
seat as far back from the dashboard deaths that can occur in a severe
Airbags offer no protection in rear as possible. crash, even when seat belts are
impacts, or minor frontal or side properly worn and the airbags deploy.
collisions.
Airbags can pose hazards. To do

their job, airbags must inflate with
tremendous force. So while
airbags help save lives, they can
cause minor injuries or more
serious or even fatal injuries if
occupants are not properly
restrained or sitting properly.
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Protecting Adults and Teens
Introduction Locking the doors reduces the 2.Adjust the Front Seats
The following pages provide chance of someone being thrown out
instructions on how to properly of the vehicle during a crash, and it
protect the driver, adult passengers, helps prevent passengers from

and teenage children who are large accidentally opening a door and
enough and mature enough to drive falling out.
or ride in the front.
Locking the doors also helps prevent
See pages 34 − 48 for important an outsider from unexpectedly
guidelines on how to properly opening a door when you come to a
protect infants, small children, and stop.
larger children who ride in your
vehicle. See page 80 for how to lock the
doors, and page 56 for how the door
1.Close and Lock the Doors monitor indicator works. Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
After everyone has entered the rear as possible while allowing you to
vehicle, be sure the doors are closed maintain full control of the vehicle.
and locked. Have a front passenger adjust their
seat as far to the rear as possible.
Your vehicle has a door
monitor indicator on the
instrument panel to indicate when a
specific door or the trunk is not
tightly closed.
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If you sit too close to the steering 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inflating front Sitting too close to a front
airbag, or by striking the steering airbag can result in serious
wheel or dashboard. injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport Always sit as far back from the
Canada recommend that drivers front airbags as possible.
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the rock it back and forth to make sure
steering wheel in and out (see page the seat is locked in position.
76 ). Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
See page 86 for how to adjust the comfortable, upright position,
If you cannot get far enough away front seats. leaving ample space between your
from the steering wheel and still chest and the airbag cover in the
reach the controls, we recommend center of the steering wheel.
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help. Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comfortable, upright
position.
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4.Adjust the Head Restraints
Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head

can result in serious injury or restraints reduces their

death in a crash. effectiveness and you can be
seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an
upright position, and sit well Make sure head restraints are
back in the seat. in place and positioned properly
before driving.
Reclining a seat-back so that the

shoulder part of the belt no longer Properly adjusted head restraints
rests against the occupant’s chest will help protect occupants from
reduces the protective capability of Adjust the driver’s head restraint so whiplash and other crash injuries.
the belt. It also increases the chance the back of your head rests against
of sliding under the belt in a crash the center of the restraint. See page 88 for how to adjust the
and being seriously injured. The head restraints.
farther a seat-back is reclined, the Have passengers with adjustable
greater the risk of injury. head restraints adjust their restraints
properly as well. Taller persons
See page 86 for how to adjust the should adjust their restraint as high
seat-backs. as possible.
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5.Fasten and Position the Seat This spreads the forces of a crash
Belts over the strongest bones in your
Insert the latch plate into the buckle, upper body.
then tug on the belt to make sure the
belt is securely latched. Check that
the belt is not twisted, because a
twisted belt can cause serious Improperly positioning the seat
injuries in a crash. belts can cause serious injury
or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are

properly positioned before
driving.
Position the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across your hips,
then pull up on the shoulder part of If the seat belt touches or crosses
the belt so the lap part fits snugly. your neck, or if it crosses your arm
This lets your strong pelvic bones instead of your shoulder, you need to
take the force of a crash and reduces adjust the seat belt anchor height.
the chance of internal injuries.
If necessary, pull up on the belt again

to remove any slack, then check that
the belt rests across the center of
your chest and over your shoulder.
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RELEASE
Never place the shoulder portion of a 6.Maintain a Proper Sitting
BUTTONS lap/shoulder belt under your arm or Position
behind your back. This could cause After all occupants have adjusted
very serious injuries in a crash. their seats and put on seat belts, it is

very important that they continue to
If a seat belt does not seem to work sit upright, well back in their seats,
properly, it may not protect the with their feet on the floor, until the
occupant in a crash. vehicle is parked and the engine is
off.
No one should sit in a seat with an
inoperative seat belt. Using a seat Sitting improperly can increase the
belt that is not working properly can chance of injury during a crash. For
result in serious injury or death. example, if an occupant slouches,
The front seats have adjustable seat Have your dealer check the belt as lies down, turns sideways, sits
belt anchors. To adjust the height of soon as possible. forward, leans forward or sideways,
an anchor, press and hold the release or puts one or both feet up, the
buttons and slide the anchor up or See page 20 for additional chance of injury during a crash is
down as needed (it has four information about your seat belts greatly increased.
positions). and how to take care of them.
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In addition, an occupant who is out of Advice for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit
position in the front seat can be upright and adjust the seat as far
seriously or fatally injured in a crash back as possible while allowing full
by striking interior parts of the control of the vehicle. When riding
vehicle or being struck by an as a front passenger, adjust the seat
inflating front airbag. as far back as possible.
This will reduce the risk of injuries

to both you and your unborn child
Sitting improperly or out of that can be caused by a crash or an
position can result in serious inflating front airbag.
injury or death in a crash.
Each time you have a checkup, ask
Always sit upright, well back in your doctor if it’s okay for you to
the seat, with your feet on the If you are pregnant, the best way to drive.
floor. protect yourself and your unborn
child when driving or riding in a
vehicle is to always wear a seat belt,
and keep the lap part of the belt as
low as possible across the hips.
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Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away

Two people should never use the from the airbag covers. If your
same seat belt. If they do, they hands or arms are close to an
could be very seriously injured in a airbag cover, they could be injured

crash. if the airbag inflates.
Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on

belts. Devices intended to improve the front airbag covers. Objects on
occupant comfort or reposition the the covers marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG’’
shoulder part of a seat belt can could interfere with the proper
reduce the protective capability of operation of the airbags or be
the belt and increase the chance of propelled inside the vehicle and
serious injury in a crash. hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or

between yourself and a front near a front door. If a side airbag
airbag. Carrying hard or sharp or a side curtain airbag inflates, a
objects on your lap, or driving with cup holder or other hard object
a pipe or other sharp object in attached on or near the door could
your mouth, can result in injuries be propelled inside the vehicle and
if your front airbag inflates. hurt someone.
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Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body.

Your seat belt system includes lap/ The lap and shoulder belt goes over
shoulder belts in all five seating your shoulder, across your chest, The seat belts in all positions except
positions. The front seat belts are and across your hips. the driver’s have an additional
also equipped with automatic seat locking mechanism that must be
belt tensioners. To fasten the belt, insert the latch activated to secure a child seat (see
plate into the buckle, then tug on the page 42 ).
The seat belt system belt to make sure the buckle is
includes an indicator on the latched (see page 16 for how to If the shoulder part of the belt is
instrument panel and a beeper to properly position the belt). pulled all the way out, the locking
remind you to fasten your seat belt. mechanism will activate. The belt
To unlock the belt, push the red will retract, but it will not allow the
If you turn the ignition switch to ON PRESS button on the buckle. Guide passenger to move freely.
(II) before fastening your belt, the the belt across your body so that it
beeper will sound and the indicator retracts completely. After exiting the To deactivate the locking
will flash. vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the mechanism, unlatch the buckle and
way and will not get closed in the let the seat belt fully retract. To
If you do not fasten your seat belt door. refasten the seat belt, pull it out only
before the beeper stops, the as far as needed.
indicator will stop flashing but All seat belts have an emergency
remain on. locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move freely in
If you continue driving without your seat while it keeps some
fastening your seat belt, the beeper tension on the belt. During a collision
will sound and the indicator will flash or sudden stop, the retractor
again at regular intervals. automatically locks the belt to help
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners The tensioners are designed to Seat Belt Maintenance
activate primarily in frontal collisions, For safety, you should check the
and they should activate in any condition of your seat belts regularly.
collision severe enough to cause

front-airbag inflation. Pull each belt out fully and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
The tensioners can also be activated that the latches work smoothly and
during a collision in which the front the belts retract easily. Any belt that
airbags do not deploy. In this case, the is not in good condition or working
airbags would not be needed, but the properly will not provide good
additional restraint could be helpful. protection and should be replaced as
soon as possible.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until Honda provides a lifetime warranty
For added protection, the front seat they are unbuckled in the normal on seat belts for U.S. models. See
belts are equipped with automatic manner. your Honda Warranty Information
seat belt tensioners. When activated, booklet for details.
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in place.
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If a seat belt is worn during a crash,

it must be replaced by the dealer. A
belt that has been worn during a Not checking or maintaining
crash may not provide the same level seat belts can result in serious
of protection in a subsequent crash. injury or death if the seat belts
do not work properly when
The dealer should also inspect the needed.
anchors for damage and replace
them if needed. If the automatic seat Check your seat belts regularly
belt tensioners activate during a and have any problem
crash, they must be replaced. corrected as soon as possible.
For information on how to clean your

seat belts, see page 216 .
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Additional Information About Your Airbags
Airbag System Components Automatic seat belt tensioners A sophisticated electronic system
Your airbag system includes: (see page 21 ). that continually monitors and
records information about the
Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sensors that can detect a sensors, the control unit, the

System) front airbags. The driver’s moderate to severe front impact, airbag activators, the seat belt
airbag is stored in the center of or side impact in models with side tensioners, and driver and front
the steering wheel; the front airbags. passenger seat belt use when the
passenger’s airbag is stored in the ignition is in ON (II).
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS Sensors that can detect whether
AIRBAG.’’ a child is in the passenger’s side An indicator on the instrument
airbag path and automatically panel that alerts you to a possible
Two side airbags, one for the turn the airbag off (see page problem with your airbags,
driver and one for a front 26 ). sensors, or seat belt tensioners
passenger. The airbags are stored (see page 27 ).
in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked ‘‘SIDE An indicator on the instrument
AIRBAG’’ (see page 25 ). panel that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
Two side curtain airbags, one for turned off (see page 28 ).
each side of the vehicle. The
airbags are stored in the ceiling Emergency backup power in case
above the side windows. The front your vehicle’s electrical system is
and rear pillars are marked ‘‘SIDE disconnected in a crash.
CURTAIN AIRBAG’’ (see page
27 ).
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How Your Front Airbags Work During a frontal crash, your seat belt
restrains your lower body and torso,
and the front airbag helps protect
your head and chest.
Although both airbags normally

inflate within a split second of each
other, it is possible for only one
airbag to deploy.
This can happen if the severity of a

collision is at the margin, or
threshold, that determines whether
or not the airbags will deploy. In
If you ever have a moderate to such cases, the seat belt will provide After inflating, the front airbags will
severe frontal collision, sensors will sufficient protection, and the immediately deflate, so they won’t
detect the vehicle’s rapid supplemental protection offered by interfere with the driver’s visibility,
deceleration. the airbag would be minimal. or the ability to steer or operate
other controls.
If the rate of deceleration is high
enough, the control unit will instantly The total time for inflation and
inflate the driver’s and front deflation is one-tenth of a second, so
passenger’s airbags, at the time and fast that most occupants are not
with the force needed. aware that the airbags deployed until
they see them lying in their laps.
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After a crash, you may see what Dual-Stage Airbags Dual-Threshold Airbags
looks like smoke. This is actually Your front airbags are dual-stage Your front airbags are also dual-
powder from the airbag’s surface. airbags. This means they have two threshold airbags. Airbags with this
Although the powder is not harmful, inflation stages that can be ignited feature have two deployment

people with respiratory problems sequentially or simultaneously, thresholds that depend on whether
may experience some temporary depending on crash severity. or not the occupant is wearing a seat
discomfort. If this occurs, get out of belt.
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do In a more severe crash, both stages
so. will ignite simultaneously to provide If the occupant’s belt is not latched,
the quickest and greatest protection. the airbag will deploy at a slightly
lower threshold, because the
In a less severe crash, one stage will occupant would need extra
ignite first, then the second stage protection.
will ignite a split second later. This
provides longer airbag inflation time It the occupant’s belt is latched, the
with a little less force. airbag will inflate at a slightly higher
threshold, when the airbag would be
needed to supplement the protection
provided by the seat belt.
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How Your Side Airbags Work Only one airbag will deploy during a Side Airbag Cutoff System
side impact. If the impact is on the To reduce the risk of injury from an
passenger’s side, the passenger’s inflating side airbag, your vehicle has
side airbag will deploy even if there an automatic cutoff system for the
is no passenger. passenger’s side airbag.
To get the best protection from the Although Honda does not encourage
side airbags, front seat occupants children to ride in front, this system
should wear their seat belts and sit is designed to shut off the side
upright and well back in their seats. airbag if a child leans sideways and
the child’s head is in the side airbag
deployment path.
The side airbag may also shut off if a

If you ever have a moderate to short adult leans sideways, or a
severe side impact, sensors will larger adult slouches and leans
detect rapid deceleration and signal sideways into the airbag’s
the control unit to instantly inflate deployment path.
either the driver’s or the passenger’s
side airbag. Objects placed on the front
passenger seat can also cause the
side airbag to be shut off.
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If the side airbag off indicator comes How Your Side Curtain Airbags If the impact is on the passenger’s
on (see page 28 ), have the Work side, the passenger’s side curtain
passenger sit upright. Once the airbag will inflate even if there are no
passenger is out of the airbag’s occupants on that side of the vehicle.

deployment path, the system will
turn the airbag back on, and the To get the best protection from the
indicator will go out. side curtain airbags, occupants
should wear their seat belts and sit
There will be some delay between upright and well back in their seats.
the moment the passenger moves
into or out of the airbag deployment
path and when the indicator comes
on or goes off.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
A front seat passenger should not
use a cushion or other object as a In a moderate to severe side impact,
backrest. It may prevent the cutoff sensors will detect rapid deceleration
system from working properly. and signal the control unit to
instantly inflate the side curtain
airbag on the driver’s or the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
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How the SRS Indicator Works If you see any of these indications, How the Side Airbag Off
The SRS indicator alerts the airbags and seat belt tensioners Indicator Works
you to a potential problem may not work properly when you U.S. Canada This indicator
with your airbags or seat belt need them. alerts you that the
tensioners. passenger’s side
airbag has been automatically shut
When you turn the ignition switch to off. It does not mean there is a
ON (II), this indicator will come on Ignoring the SRS indicator can problem with your side airbags.
briefly then go out. This tells you the result in serious injury or death
system is working properly. if the airbag systems or When you turn the ignition switch to
tensioners do not work properly. ON (II), the indicator should light
If the indicator comes on at any briefly and go out (see page 55 ). If it
other time, or does not come on at all, Have your vehicle checked by a doesn’t light, stays on, or comes on
you should have the system checked dealer as soon as possible if while driving without a passenger in
by your dealer. For example: the SRS indicator alerts you to the front seat, have the system
a possible problem. checked.
If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
If the indicator stays on after the

engine starts.
If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.
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Airbag Service An airbag ever inflates. Any airbag The SRS indicator alerts you to a
Your airbag systems are virtually that has deployed must be problem. Take your vehicle to an
maintenance free, and there are no replaced along with the control authorized your dealer as soon as
parts you can safely service. unit and other related parts. If a possible. If you ignore this

However, you must have your front airbag inflates, the seat belt indication, your airbags may not
vehicle serviced if: tensioners must also be replaced. operate properly.
Do not try to remove or replace If your vehicle has a moderate to

any airbag by yourself. This must severe impact. Even if your
be done by your dealer or a airbags do not inflate, your dealer
knowledgeable body shop. should inspect the driver’s seat
position sensor and the front
passenger’s weight sensors to
make sure they are operating
properly.
CONTINUED
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Additional Safety Precautions Do not cover or replace front seat-

Do not attempt to deactivate your back covers without consulting
airbags. Together, airbags and your dealer. Improperly replacing
seat belts provide the best or covering front seat-back covers
protection. can prevent your side airbags from
inflating during a side impact.
Do not tamper with airbag
components or wiring for any
reason. Tampering could cause
the airbags to deploy, possibly
causing very serious injury.
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Protecting Children − General Guidelines
All Children Must Be Restrained

Each year, many children are injured
or killed in vehicle crashes because Children who are unrestrained
they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be

properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a
accidents are the number one cause crash.
of the death of children ages 12 and
under. Any child too small for a seat
belt should be properly
To reduce the number of child restrained in a child seat. A
deaths and injuries, every state and larger child should be properly
Canadian province requires that restrained with a seat belt and
infants and children be properly use a booster seat if necessary.
Children depend on adults to protect restrained when they ride in a
them. However, despite their best vehicle.
intentions, many adults do not know Larger children must be restrained
how to properly protect child Infants and small children must be with a lap/shoulder belt and ride on
passengers. restrained in an approved child seat a booster seat until the seat belt fits
that is properly secured to the them properly (see pages 45 − 48 ).
If you have children, or ever need to vehicle (see pages 36 − 44 ).
drive with a child in your vehicle, be
sure to read this section. It begins
with important general guidelines,
then presents special information for
infants, small children, and larger
children.
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All Children Should Sit in a Back The Passenger’s Front Airbag Small Children
Seat Poses Serious Risks Placing a forward-facing child seat in
According to accident statistics, Front airbags have been designed to the front seat of a vehicle equipped
children of all ages and sizes are help protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger’s front airbag can
safer when they are restrained in a severe frontal collision. To do this be hazardous. If the vehicle seat is
back seat. The National Highway the passenger’s front airbag is quite too far forward, or the child’s head is
Traffic Safety Administration and large, and it can inflate with enough thrown forward during a collision, an
Transport Canada recommend that force to cause very serious injuries. inflating front airbag can strike the
all children age 12 and under be child with enough force to kill or
properly restrained in a back seat. Infants very seriously injure a small child.
Never put a rear-facing child seat in
Children who ride in back are less the front seat of a vehicle equipped Larger Children
likely to be injured by striking with a passenger’s front airbag. If Children who have outgrown child
interior vehicle parts during a the airbag inflates, it can hit the back seats are also at risk of being injured
collision or hard braking. Also, of the child seat with enough force or killed by an inflating passenger’s
children cannot be injured by an to kill or very seriously injure an front airbag. Whenever possible,
inflating front airbag when they ride infant. larger children should sit in the back
in the back. seat, on a booster seat if needed, and
be properly restrained with a seat
belt (see page 45 for important
information about protecting larger
children).
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To remind you of the passenger’s U.S. Model: DASHBOARD

front airbag hazards, and that SUN VISOR
children must be properly restrained
in a back seat, your vehicle has

warning labels on the dashboard
(U.S. model) and on the front visors.
Please read and follow the
instructions on these labels.
Canadian Model:
SUN VISOR
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If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close If a child requires close physical
Children Attention attention or frequent visual
Your vehicle has a back seat where Many parents say they prefer to put contact, we strongly recommend
children can be properly restrained. an infant or small child in the front that another adult ride with the
If you ever have to carry a group of passenger seat so they can watch the child in a back seat. The back seat
children, and a child must ride in child, or because the child requires is far safer for a child than the
front: attention. front.
Place the largest child in the front Placing a child in the front seat
seat, provided the child is large exposes the child to hazards in a
enough to wear the lap/shoulder frontal collision, and paying close
belt properly (see page 45 ). attention to a child distracts the
driver from the important tasks of
Move the vehicle seat as far to the driving, placing both of you at risk.
rear as possible (see page 13 ).
Have the child sit upright and well

back in the seat (see page 16 ).
Make sure the seat belt is properly

positioned and secured (see page
16 ).
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Additional Safety Precautions Use childproof door locks to Lock all doors and the trunk when
Never hold an infant or child on prevent children from opening the your vehicle is not in use. Children
your lap. If you are not wearing a doors. This can prevent children who play in vehicles can
seat belt in crash, you could be from accidentally falling out (see accidentally get trapped inside.

thrown forward and crush the page 81 ). Teach your children not to play in
child against the dashboard or a or around vehicles. Know how to
seat-back. If you are wearing a Do not leave children alone in a operate the emergency trunk
seat belt, the child can be torn vehicle. Leaving children without opener and decide if your children
from your arms and be seriously adult supervision is illegal in most should be shown how to use this
hurt or killed. states and Canadian provinces, feature (see page 85 ).
and can be very hazardous.
Never put a seat belt over yourself Keep vehicle keys and remote
and a child. During a crash, the For example, infants and small transmitters out of the reach of
belt could press deep into the child children left in a vehicle on a hot children. Even very young
and cause serious or fatal injuries. day can die from heatstroke. A children learn how to unlock
child left alone with the key in the vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
Never let two children use the ignition can accidentally set the switch, and open the trunk, which
same seat belt. If they do, they vehicle in motion, possibly injuring can lead to accidental injury or
could be very seriously injured in a themselves or others. death.
crash.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
Protecting Infants Two types of seats may be used: a Child Seat Placement
seat designed exclusively for infants, A rear-facing child seat can be placed
or a convertible seat used in the rear- in any seating position in the back
facing, reclining mode. seat, but not in the front. Never put a
rear-facing child seat in the front
Do not put a rear-facing child seat in seat.
a forward-facing position. If placed
facing forward, an infant could be If the passenger’s front airbag
very seriously injured during a inflates, it can hit the back of the
frontal collision. child seat with enough force to kill or
seriously injure an infant.
When properly installed, a rear-

facing child seat may prevent the
Child Seat Type driver or a front passenger from
An infant must be properly moving the seat as far back as
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining recommended, or from locking the
child seat until the child reaches the seat-back in the desired position.
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides

proper support for a baby’s head,
neck, and back.
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Protecting Infants and Small Children
In either situation, we strongly Protecting Small Children child use the child seat as long as
recommend that you install the child possible, until the child reaches the
seat directly behind the front weight or height limit for the seat.
passenger’s seat, move the seat as

far forward as needed, and leave it Child Seat Placement
unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get We strongly recommend placing a
a smaller rear-facing child seat. forward-facing child seat in a back
seat, not the front.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in

Placing a rear-facing child seat the front seat of a vehicle equipped
in the front seat can result in with a passenger’s airbag can be
serious injury or death if the hazardous. If the vehicle seat is too
passenger’s front airbag inflates. far forward, or the child’s head is
Child Seat Type thrown forward during a collision, an
Always place a rear-facing child A child who is at least one year old, inflating airbag can strike the child
seat in the back seat, not the and who fits within the child seat with enough force to cause very
front. maker’s weight and height limits, serious or fatal injuries.
should be restrained in a forward-
facing, upright child seat.
Of the different seats available, we

recommend those that have a five-
point harness system as shown.
We also recommend that a small
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Protecting Infants and Small Children, Selecting a Child Seat
If it is necessary to put a forward- Selecting a Child Seat In seating positions and vehicles not
facing child seat in the front, move When buying a child seat, you need equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-
the vehicle seat as far to the rear as to choose either a conventional child compatible child seat can be installed
possible, be sure the child seat is seat, or one designed for use with using a seat belt.
firmly secured to the vehicle, and the the Lower Anchors and Tethers for
child is properly strapped in the seat. Children (LATCH) system. Whatever type of seat you choose, to
provide proper protection, a child
Conventional child seats must be seat should meet three
secured to a vehicle with a seat belt, requirements:
Placing a forward-facing child whereas LATCH-compatible seats
seat in the front seat can result are secured by attaching the seat to 1. The child seat should meet U.S. or
in serious injury or death if the hardware built into the two outer Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
front airbag inflates. seating positions in the back seat. Standard 213. Look for FMVSS
213 or CMVSS 213 on the box.
If you must place a forward- Since LATCH-compatible child seats
facing child seat in front, move are easier to install and reduce the 2. The child seat should be of the
the vehicle seat as far back as possibility of improper installation, proper type and size to fit the child.
possible, and properly restrain we recommend selecting this style. Rear-facing for infants, forward-
the child. facing for small children.
We also recommend selecting a
LATCH-compatible seat with a rigid,
rather than a flexible, anchor (see
page 40 ).
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Selecting a Child Seat, Installing a Child Seat
3. The child seat should fit the Installing a Child Seat movement can be expected and
vehicle seating position (or After selecting a proper child seat, should not reduce the child seat’s
positions) where it will be used. and a good place to install the seat, effectiveness.
there are three main steps in

Before purchasing a conventional installing the seat: If the child seat is not secure, try
child seat, or using a previously installing it in a different seating
purchased one, we recommend that 1. Properly secure the child seat to position, or use a different style of
you test the seat in the specific the vehicle. All child seats must be child seat that can be firmly secured.
vehicle seating position, or positions, secured to the vehicle with the lap
where the seat will be used. part of a lap/shoulder belt or with 3. Secure the child in the child seat.
the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Make sure the child is properly
Tethers for Children) system. A strapped in the child seat
child whose seat is not properly according to the child seat maker’s
secured to the vehicle can be instructions. A child who is not
endangered in a crash. properly secured in a child seat
can be seriously injured in a crash.
2. Make sure the child seat is firmly
secured. After installing a child The following pages provide
seat, push and pull the seat guidelines on how to properly install
forward and from side to side to a child seat. A forward-facing child
verify that it is secure. seat is used in all examples, but the
instructions are the same for rear-
A child seat secured with a seat belt facing child seats.
should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, it does not need
to be ‘‘rock solid.’’ Some side-to-side
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Installing a Child Seat
Installing a Child Seat with

LATCH
Your vehicle is equipped with
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children) at the outer
rear seats.
The lower anchors are located

between the seat-back and seat
bottom, and are to be used only with
a child seat designed for use with
LATCH. LOWER ANCHOR MARKS Rigid type
The location of each lower anchor is To install a LATCH-compatible child 3. Place the child seat on the vehicle
indicated by a small button above the seat: seat, then attach the seat to the
anchor point. lower anchors according to the
1. Move the seat belt buckle or child seat maker’s instructions.
tongue away from the lower
anchors. Some LATCH-compatible seats
have a rigid-type connection as
2. Make sure there are no objects shown above.
near the anchors that could
prevent a secure connection
between the child seat and the
anchors.
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TETHER STRAP HOOK

7. Push and pull the child seat
forward and from side to side to
verify that it is secure.

Flexible type ANCHOR
Other LATCH-compatible seats 5. Lift the head restraint (see page

have a flexible-type connection as 88 ), then route the tether strap
shown above. through the legs of the head
restraint, over the seat-back,
4. Whatever type you have, follow making sure the strap is not
the child seat maker’s instructions twisted.
for adjusting or tightening the fit.
6. Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchor, then tighten the
strap as instructed by the child
seat maker.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/

Shoulder Belt
When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in

all seating positions except the
driver’s have a locking mechanism
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
1. With the child seat in the desired 2. To activate the lockable retractor,
seating position, route the belt slowly pull the shoulder part of the
through the child seat according belt all the way out until it stops,
to the seat maker’s instructions, then let the belt feed back into the
then insert the latch plate into the retractor.
buckle.
3. After the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
the belt out, it is not locked, and
you will need to repeat these steps.
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To deactivate the locking

mechanism and remove a child seat,
unlatch the buckle, unroute the seat
belt, and let the belt fully retract.

4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat
locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to
the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to
up to remove any slack from the stay upright during normal driving
lap part of the belt. Remember, if maneuvers. If the child seat is not
the lap part of the belt is not tight, secure, unlatch the belt, allow it to
the child seat will not be secure. retract fully, then repeat these
steps.
To remove slack, it may help to
put weight on the child seat, or
push on the back of the seat while
pulling up on the belt.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Using an Outer Anchor Using the Center Anchor
Tether
TETHER STRAP HOOK TETHER STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR ANCHOR
TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS
1. After properly securing the child 1. After properly securing the child
A child seat with a tether can be seat (see page 40 ), lift the head seat (see page 42 ), route the
installed in any seating position in restraint, then route the tether tether strap over the seat-back.
the back seat, using one of the strap over the seat-back and
anchorage points shown above. through the head restraint legs. 2. Follow steps 2 and 3 from the
2. Lift the anchor cover, then attach previous column.
Since a tether can provide additional the tether strap hook to the
security to the lap/shoulder belt anchor, making sure the strap is
installation, we recommend using a not twisted.
tether whenever one is required or 3. Tighten the strap according to the
available. seat maker’s instructions.
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Protecting Larger Children
When a child reaches the Checking Seat Belt Fit

recommended weight or height limit
for a forward-facing child seat, the Allowing a child age 12 or under
child should sit in a back seat on a to sit in front can result in injury

booster seat and wear a lap/shoulder or death if the passenger’s front
belt. airbag inflates.
The following pages give If a larger child must ride in front,

instructions on how to check proper move the vehicle seat as far
seat belt fit, what kind of booster back as possible, use a booster
seat to use if one is needed, and seat if needed, have the child
important precautions for a child sit up properly and wear the
who must sit in front. seat belt properly.
To determine if a lap/shoulder belt

properly fits a child, have the child
put on the seat belt, then ask
yourself:
1. Does the child sit all the way back

against the seat?
2. Do the child’s knees bend

comfortably over the edge of the
seat?
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3. Does the shoulder belt cross Using a Booster Seat Booster seats can be high-back or
between the child’s neck and arm? low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster meets federal
4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as safety standards (see page 38 ) and
possible, touching the child’s that you follow the booster seat
thighs? maker’s instructions.
5. Will the child be able to stay If a child who uses a booster seat
seated like this for the whole trip? must ride in front, move the vehicle
seat as far to the rear as possible,
If you answer yes to all these and be sure the child is wearing the
questions, the child is ready to wear seat belt properly.
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the A child may continue using a booster
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a forward- seat until the tops of the ears are
facing child seat should ride in a even with the top of the seat-back. A
back seat and use a booster seat child of this height should be tall
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them enough to use the lap/shoulder belt
properly without the booster. without a booster.
Some states also require children to

use a booster seat until they reach a
given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or
60 lbs). Be sure to check current
laws in the state or states where you
intend to drive.
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When Can a Larger Child Sit in Of course, children vary widely. And If you decide that a child can safely
Front while age may be one indicator of ride up front, be sure to:
The National Highway Traffic Safety when a child can safely ride in front,
Administration and Transport there are other important factors you Carefully read the owner’s manual,

Canada recommend that all children should consider. and make sure you understand all
age 12 and under be properly seat belt instructions and all safety
restrained in a back seat. Physical Size information.
Physically, a child must be large
If the passenger’s front airbag enough for the lap/shoulder belt to Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
inflates in a moderate to severe properly fit (see page 45 ). If the seat most position.
frontal collision, the airbag can cause belt does not fit properly, with or
serious injuries to a child who is without the child sitting on a booster Have the child sit up straight, back
unrestrained, improperly restrained, seat, the child should not sit in front. against the seat, and feet on or
sitting too close to the airbag, or out near the floor.
of position. Maturity
To safely ride in front, a child must Check that the child’s seat belt is
A side airbag also poses risks. If any be able to follow the rules, including properly and securely positioned.
part of a larger child’s body is in the sitting properly, and wearing the seat
path of a deploying side airbag, the belt properly throughout a ride. Supervise the child. Even mature
child could receive possibly serious children sometimes need to be
injuries. reminded to fasten the seat belts
or sit properly.
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Additional Safety Precautions Do not put any accessories on a

Do not let a child wear a seat belt seat belt. Devices intended to
across the neck. This could result improve a child’s comfort or
in serious neck injuries during a reposition the shoulder part of a
crash. seat belt can make the belt less
effective and increase the chance
Do not let a child put the shoulder of serious injury in a crash.
part of a seat belt behind the back
or under the arm. This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Two children should never use the

same seat belt. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Your vehicle’s exhaust contains With the trunk open, airflow can pull
carbon monoxide gas. You should exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
have no problem with carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. interior and create a hazardous
monoxide entering the vehicle in Breathing it can cause condition. If you must drive with the

normal driving if you maintain your unconsciousness and even kill trunk open, open all the windows and
vehicle properly. you. set the climate control system as
shown below.
Have the exhaust system inspected Avoid any enclosed areas or
for leaks whenever: activities that expose you to If you must sit in your parked vehicle
carbon monoxide. with the engine running, even in an
The vehicle is raised for an oil unconfined area, adjust the climate
change. control system as follows:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
You notice a change in the sound collect rapidly in enclosed areas, 1. Select the fresh air mode.
of the exhaust. such as a garage. Do not run the 2. Select the mode.
engine with the garage door closed. 3. Turn the fan on high speed.
The vehicle was in an accident Even with the door open, run the 4. Set the temperature control to a
that may have damaged the engine only long enough to move the comfortable setting.
underside. vehicle out of the garage.
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Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations SUN VISOR

shown. They warn you of potential U.S. model
hazards that could cause serious
injury. Read these labels carefully. If
a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
HOOD DASHBOARD Canadian model
U.S. model U.S. model only
DOORJAMBS
U.S. model Canadian model
Canadian models
RADIATOR
CAP
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Main Menu
Instruments and Controls
This section gives information about Control Locations ............................ 52 Seat .................................................... 86
the controls and displays that Instrument Panel ............................. 53 Adjusting the Driver’s Seat ........ 86
contribute to the daily operation of Instrument Panel Lights ................. 54 Driver’s Lumbar Support ............ 87
your vehicle. All the essential Gauges .............................................. 63 Adjusting the Passenger’s
controls are within easy reach. Controls Near the Steering Seat ............................................ 87
Wheel ........................................ 70 Head Restraints ........................... 88

Wipers and Washers ................... 71 Mirrors .............................................. 89
Turn Signal and Headlights........ 72 Adjusting the Power Mirrors ..... 89
Automatic Lighting Off Power Mirror Heaters................. 90
Feature ...................................... 73 Power Windows ............................... 90
Daytime Running Lights............. 74 Parking Brake .................................. 93
Instrument Panel Brightness ..... 74 Sun Visor........................................... 94
Hazard Warning........................... 74 Vanity Mirror ................................... 94
Rear Window Defogger .............. 75 Interior Lights .................................. 95
Steering Wheel Adjustment ....... 76 Interior Convenience Items ............ 96
Keys and Locks ................................ 77 Beverage Holders ........................ 96
Immobilizer System......................... 78 Accessory Power Sockets........... 97
Ignition Switch ................................. 79 Console Compartment ................ 97
Door Locks ....................................... 80 Center CD Pocket........................ 97
Childproof Door Locks ................... 81 Sunglasses Holder ....................... 98
Remote Transmitter ........................ 81 Glove Box ..................................... 98
Trunk................................................. 84
Emergency Trunk Opener ......... 85
Armrest ............................................. 85
Seat Heaters ..................................... 86
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Control Locations
INDICATORS(P.53) CRUISE CONTROLS (P.142)

GAUGES (P.63)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.75)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.89) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.112)
POWER DOOR LOCK

SWITCHES
(P.80)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW (P.100)
SWITCHES
(P.90)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE (P.168)
(P.84) HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE LEVER (P.154) (P.97)
(P.153)
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Instrument Panel
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.54) ABS INDICATOR (P.55) TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR (P.56)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR (P.57) SECURITY SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.59)

INDICATOR (P.58)
CHARGING SYSTEM CRUISE CONTROL TCS INDICATOR (P.56)

INDICATOR (P.54) MAIN INDICATOR (P.59)
MALFUNCTION IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.59)
INDICATOR LAMP (P.54)
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR (P.61)
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR (P.56)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR (P.55)
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.55)
IMA SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.60) HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (P.58) SEAT BELT REMINDER
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR (P.62) LIGHT (P.54)
ECPS INDICATOR (P.60) LOW FUEL INDICATOR (P.57)
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR (P.60) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.54)
The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
The instrument panel has many Low Oil Pressure U.S. Canada
indicators to give you important Indicator
information about your vehicle. The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on Parking Brake and Brake
Seat Belt Reminder when the engine is running. For System Indicator
Indicator more information, see page 246 .
This indicator comes on when you This indicator has two functions:
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It Charging System
reminds you and your passengers to Indicator 1. It comes on when you turn the
fasten your seat belts. A beeper also If this indicator comes on when the ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
sounds if you have not fastened your engine is running, the battery is not reminder to check the parking
seat belt. being charged. For more information, brake. A beeper sounds if you try
see page 247 . to drive with the parking brake not
If you turn the ignition switch to ON fully released. Driving with the
(II) before fastening your seat belt, Malfunction Indicator parking brake not fully released
the beeper sounds and the indicator Lamp can damage the brakes and tires.
flashes. If you do not fasten your See page 247 .
seat belt before the beeper stops, the 2. If it remains lit after you fully
indicator stops flashing but remains release the parking brake while
on. the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
If you continue driving without could be a problem with the brake
fastening your seat belt, the beeper system. For more information, see
sounds and the indicator flashes page 249 .
again at regular intervals.
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Supplemental Restraint U.S. Canada Anti-lock Brake System

System Indicator Side Airbag Off (ABS) Indicator
This indicator comes on briefly when Indicator This indicator normally comes on for
you turn the ignition switch to ON This indicator comes on when you a few seconds when you turn the
(II). If it comes on at any other time, turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If ignition switch to ON (II), and when
it indicates a potential problem with it comes on at any other time, it the ignition switch is turned to

your front airbags. This indicator will indicates that the passenger’s side START (III). If it comes on at any
also alert you to a potential problem airbag has automatically shut off. other time, there is a problem with
with your side airbags, side curtain For more information, see page 28 . the ABS. If this happens, have your
airbags, and automatic seat belt vehicle checked at a dealer. With
tensioners. For more information, this on, your vehicle still has normal
see page 28 . braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For more information, see
page 178 .
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TCS Activation Indicator Traction Control System Door and Trunk Open Monitor
(TCS) Indicator
This indicator has three functions: This indicator normally comes on for
1. It comes on as a reminder that you a few seconds when you turn the
have turned off the traction ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
control system (TCS). on and stays on when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is on, there is
2. It flashes when the TCS is a problem with the TCS. For more
regulating wheelspin. information on the TCS, see page The appropriate indicator comes on
180 . in this monitor if the trunk or either
3. If it comes on and stays on when door is not closed tightly.
the TCS is on, it indicates that
there is a problem in the TCS. All the indicators in the monitor
come on for a few seconds when you
This indicator also comes on for a turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes
on and stays on at any other time, or
it does not come on when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II), there
is a problem with the TCS. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. See page 180 for more
information on the TCS.
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Turn Signal and Lights On Indicator Low Fuel Indicator

Hazard Warning
Indicators This indicator reminds you that the
The left or right turn signal indicator exterior lights are on. It comes on
blinks when you signal a lane change when the light switch is in either the
or turn. If the indicators do not blink, or position. If you turn the

or if they blink rapidly, it usually ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)
means one of the turn signal bulbs is or LOCK (0) without turning off the
burned out (see page 217 ). Replace light switch, this indicator will
the bulb as soon as possible, since remain on. A reminder chime will
other drivers cannot see that you are also sound when you open the driver’s
signaling. door.
LOW FUEL INDICATOR
When you turn on the Hazard
Warning button, both turn signal This indicator comes on as a
indicators blink. All turn signals on reminder that you must refuel soon.
the outside of the vehicle should
flash.
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Security System Indicator ‘‘Daytime Running High Beam Indicator

Lights’’ Indicator
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Canadian model only This indicator comes on with the
This indicator comes on when you high beam headlights. For more
turn the ignition switch to ON (II) information, see page 73 .
with the headlight switch off and the
parking brake set. It should go off if On Canadian model
you turn on the headlights or release This indicator also comes on with
the parking brake. If it comes on at reduced brightness when the
any other time, it means there is a daytime running lights (DRL) are on
problem with the DRL. There may (see page 74 ).
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.
This indicator comes on when the

security system is set. See page
141 for more information on the
security system.
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Cruise Control Main Immobilizer System Washer Level Indicator

Indicator Indicator
This indicator comes on when you This indicator comes on for a few Canadian model only
turn on the Cruise Control Master seconds when you turn the ignition This indicator comes on when the
Button. (see page 142 .) switch to ON (II). It will go off if you washer fluid level is low. Add washer
have inserted a properly-coded fluid when you see this indicator

Cruise Control Indicator ignition key. If it is not a properly- come on (see page 205 ).
coded key, the indicator will blink
This indicator comes on when you and the engine will not start (see
set the cruise control. See page page 78 ).
142 for information on operating the
cruise control. This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch from ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
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Electric Power Steering overheated continuously or Check Fuel Cap Display

(EPS) Indicator repeatedly, this can damage the If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a
This indicator normally comes on power steering system. ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
when you turn the ignition to ON (II) appears as text in the odometer/
and goes off after the engine starts. IMA System Indicator outside temperature display after
If it comes on at any other time, you start the engine. Turn the
there is a problem in the Electric This indicator normally comes on for engine off and confirm the fuel cap is
Power Steering system. If this a few seconds when you turn the installed. If it is, loosen the cap, then
happens, stop the vehicle in a safe ignition switch to ON (II). If it comes retighten it at least 3 clicks. When
place and turn off the engine. Reset on at any other time, it indicates a you restart the engine, the message
the system by restarting the engine. problem in the Integrated Motor appears again. To clear, press and
The indicator will not turn off Assist (IMA) system. With the IMA hold the Trip/Reset button until the
immediately. If it does not go off indicator on, the vehicle may not message is replaced by the
after driving a short distance, or accelerate as it normally does. Have odometer/outside temperature
comes back on again while driving, the vehicle checked by the dealer as display.
take the vehicle to your dealer to soon as possible.
have it checked. With the indicator
on, the EPS may be turned off, Auto Idle Stop Indicator
making the vehicle harder to steer. See page 174 .
If the power steering system

overheats while driving, the assisting
power is reduced and steering may
feel slightly harder.
If you drive with the system
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If the system still detects a loose or Maintenance Required Indicator If the travel distance is 6,000 −
missing fuel fill cap, the malfunction 7,500 miles (9,600 − 12,000 km) after
indicator lamp (MIL) comes on. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR the last reset
Turn the engine off, and check or Each time you turn the ignition
retighten the fuel fill cap at least 3 switch to the ON (II) position, the
clicks. The MIL goes out after 3 days indicator comes on for 2 seconds,

of normal driving once the cap is and then flashes for 10 seconds.
tightened or replaced. If it does not
go out, have your dealer inspect the If the travel distance is over 7,500 miles
vehicle. For more information, see (12,000 km) after the last reset
page 247 . The indicator is on when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position.
Refer to the maintenance schedules

If the travel distance is 0 − 6,000 miles on pages 194 and 195 for information
(0 − 9,600 km) after the last reset on vehicle maintenance.
The indicator comes on for 2
seconds each time you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
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After having your vehicle serviced, Fuel Economy Indicator

ask your dealer if the system has
been reset. If it has not, reset it as While the engine is operating in its
follows: most economical range, this
indicator may come on and stay on.
SELECT/RESET KNOB
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press and hold the Select/Reset

knob in the instrument panel, then
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Hold the knob for about 10

seconds until the indicator resets.
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Gauges
TACHOMETER SPEEDOMETER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE

ODOMETER/OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TRIP METER SELECT/RESET KNOB
CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE
U.S. model is shown.
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Gauges
Odometer Outside Temperature Display The temperature sensor is in the

The odometer shows the total This display shows the outside front bumper. Therefore, the
distance your vehicle has been temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S. temperature reading can be affected
driven. It measures miles in U.S. models) or Centigrade (Canadian by heat reflection from the road
models and kilometers in Canadian models). To see the outside surface, engine heat, and the
models. It is illegal under U.S. temperature, press and release the exhaust from surrounding traffic.
federal law and Canadian provincial Select/Reset knob until the This can cause an incorrect
regulations to disconnect, reset, or temperature is displayed. temperature reading when your
alter the odometer with the intent to speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated. The sensor delays the display update
until it reaches the correct outside
temperature. This may take several
minutes.
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Gauges
If the outside temperature is Trip Meter When you turn the ignition switch to
incorrectly displayed, you can adjust This meter shows the number of ON (II), what you last selected is
it up to ±5°F (±3°C) warmer or miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) displayed.
cooler. driven since you last reset it.
To reset a trip meter, display it and
NOTE: The temperature must be There are two trip meters: Trip A then press and hold the Select/Reset

stabilized before doing this and Trip B. Switch between these knob until the number resets to ‘‘0.0.’’
procedure. displays and the odometer/outside Both trip meters will reset if the
temperature display by pressing the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
Select the outside temperature Select/Reset knob repeatedly. Each disconnected.
display, then press the Select/Reset trip meter works independently, so
knob for 10 seconds. The following you can keep track of two different
sequences appear, 1 second at a distances.
time: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, −5, −4, −3, −2,
−1, 0, 1 (0, 1, 2, 3, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1).
When the temperature reaches the

desired value, release the Select/
Reset knob. You should see the new
outside temperature displayed.
In certain weather conditions,

temperature readings near freezing
(32°F, 0°C) could mean that ice is
forming on the road surface.
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Gauges
Trip Mileage Turning Off the Trip Mileage The display will turn back on when
Display you repeat the same procedure in
TRIP METER You can temporarily turn off the Trip step 3.
Mileage display.
It shows the number of mpg (U.S.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or l/100 km (Canada).
and make sure the transmission is
in Park and the parking brake is
set.
2. Use the Select/Reset button to

select the odometer display.
3. Press and hold the Select/Reset

When a trip meter is displayed, the button for about 5 to 10 seconds,
average fuel mileage you have been then release it. The Trip Mileage
getting during that trip is shown in display will turn off.
the Fuel Mileage display. This
number is updated once every ten
seconds.
When you reset a trip meter, the

average fuel mileage for that trip
meter also resets.
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Gauges
IMA Battery Level Gauge climbing a long hill. The engine will This correction of the battery level
recharge the battery as you continue gauge is normal and does not
IMA BATTERY LEVEL GAUGE driving. indicate a problem. If the IMA
battery develops a problem or
If the battery is mostly discharged, becomes deteriorated, the IMA
the Auto Idle Stop function is system indicator will come on. If this

disabled (see page 173 ). happens, have the vehicle checked
by your dealer as soon as possible.
The battery level gauge does not
read the battery level directly. It
calculates the level by continuously
measuring the current flow, voltage,
and temperature.
This gauge shows you the state of Since the level is not read directly,
charge of the battery for the small sensing errors can, over time,
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This cause the gauge to read higher than
battery is recharged by the engine, the actual battery level. The system
and discharged by the IMA when it will then perform a correction, and
is assisting the engine with powering the battery level gauge reading will
the vehicle. drop suddenly. When this happens,
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop are
The gauge reading may drop near disabled until the IMA battery is
the bottom under driving conditions sufficiently recharged by normal
that require assist for a long time, driving. This should take only a few
such as prolonged acceleration or minutes.
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Gauges
Charge/Assist Gauge If the IMA battery is too hot or too Temperature Gauge
cold, the IMA system shuts down to This shows the temperature of the
protect the battery. This disables the engine’s coolant. During normal
IMA assist and Auto Idle Stop, even operation, the reading should be in
though the Battery Level Gauge may the middle of the gauge. In severe
show that the battery is well-charged. driving conditions, such as very hot
Therefore, those functions may not weather or a long period of uphill
operate when you first start driving driving, the reading may reach near
in very hot or cold weather. the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull safely to the side of
The battery temperature will the road. See page 244 for
CHARGE/ASSIST GAUGE
normalize after a few minutes of instructions and precautions on
driving, and the IMA system will checking the engine’s cooling
work normally. system.
This gauge shows you the status of
the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA).
When the IMA battery is being
charged, the left side of the gauge
illuminates. When the IMA is
assisting the engine, the right side of
the gauge illuminates.
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Gauges
Fuel Gauge
This shows how much fuel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
off the ignition.

Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD

BRIGHTNESS WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.74) (P.71)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.72)
HAZARD
REMOTE AUDIO WARNING BUTTON
CONTROLS (P.75)
(P.138)
CRUISE CONTROLS
VOICE CONTROL (P.142)
SWITCHES＊
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.75, 103, 106)
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL HORN

(P.179) ADJUSTMENT
(P.76)
＊ : Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Refer to the navigation system manual.
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wiper Push the right lever up or down to LO − The wipers run at low speed.
select a position.
HI − The wipers run at high speed.
MIST − The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. Windshield Washer − Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and

OFF − The wipers are not activated. hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
INT − The length of the wiper low speed, then complete one more
interval is varied automatically sweep after you release the lever.
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
1. MIST change to low speed operation when
2. OFF the vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
3. INT − Intermittent (20 km/h).
4. LO − Low speed
5. HI − High speed
6. Windshield Washers
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Turn Signal, Headlights
Turn Signal and Headlights Turn Signal − Push down on the Headlights − Turning the switch
left lever to signal a left turn and up on the left lever to the position
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane turns on the parking lights, taillights,
change, push lightly on the lever in instrument panel lights, side-marker
the proper direction and hold it. The lights, and rear license plate lights.
lever will return to center when you Turning the switch to the
release it or complete a turn. position turns on the
headlights. If you leave the lights on
with the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0), you
will hear a reminder chime when you
open the driver’s door.
When the light switch is in either of

1. Turn Signal these positions, the Lights On
2. Off indicator comes on as a reminder.
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlight on
5. High beams
6. Flash high beams
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Headlights, Automatic Lighting Off Feature
High Beams − To turn on the high Automatic Lighting Off Feature If you remove the key from the
beams, push the lever forward until This feature turns off the headlights, ignition switch with the headlight
you hear a click. The blue high beam parking lights, taillights, and license switch on, but do not open the door
indicator will come on (see page 58 ). plate light within 15 seconds of and get out, the lights will turn off
To turn off the high beams, pull the removing the key from the ignition after 10 minutes.
lever back. To flash the high beams, switch and closing the driver’s door.

pull the lever farther back, and then The lights will turn on again when
release it. The high beams remain on This feature activates if you leave you unlock or open the driver’s door.
until the lever is released. the headlight switch in the or If you unlock the door, but do not
position, remove the key, then open it within 15 seconds, the lights
open and close the driver’s door. will go off. With the driver’s door
open, you will hear a lights-on
reminder chime.
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Daytime Running Lights, Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running Lights Instrument Panel Brightness The instrument panel will illuminate
(Canadian Model) with reduced brightness when you
When you turn the ignition switch to unlock and open the driver’s door.
the ON (II) position and release the The brightness will increase slightly
parking brake, the high beam when you insert the key in the
headlights and the high beam ignition switch, then go to normal
indicator come on at reduced brightness when you turn the
brightness if the headlight switch is ignition switch to ON (II).
off.
If you do not insert the key in the
The daytime running lights are off ignition switch after opening the
when the headlight switch is in the driver’s door, the illumination turns
or position. SELECT/RESET KNOB off in about 30 seconds.
The Select/Reset knob on the If you insert the key but do not turn
instrument panel controls the the ignition switch to ON (II), the
brightness of the instrument panel illumination turns off in about 10
lights. Turn the knob to adjust the seconds.
brightness.
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Hazard Warning, Rear Window Defogger
Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger Before driving, make sure the rear
window is clear.
The rear window is equipped with

defogger wires. The wires are
attached from inside the vehicle. To

clean the rear window, wipe it from
side to side to prevent the wires from
being damaged.
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
Press the hazard warning button if Turn on this defogger to defog or

you need to bring your vehicle to an de-ice the rear window. The
emergency stop, or if it is disabled. indicator on the button is on when
When you press the button, the turn the defogger is on. The defogger
signal lights and the turn signal turns off when you turn off the
indicators blink. engine.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment
Make any steering wheel adjustment 4. Push the lever up to lock the
before you start driving. steering wheel in that position.
5. Make sure you have securely

locked the steering wheel in place
Adjusting the steering wheel by trying to move it up, down, in,
position while driving may and out.
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only

when the vehicle is stopped.
3. Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out to the desired
1. Insert the key in the ignition position. Make sure you can see
switch, and unlock the steering the instrument panel gauges and
column. the indicator lights.
2. Push the lever under the steering

column all the way down.
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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks
Keys and Locks You should have received a key Do not drop the keys or set heavy
number tag with your keys. You will objects on them.
KEY MASTER VALET KEY need this key number if you ever
NUMBER KEYS WITH (LIGHT GREY) have to get a lost key replaced. Use Keep the keys away from liquids.
TAG REMOTE only Honda-approved key blanks. If they get wet, dry them
TRANSMITER
immediately with a soft cloth.

These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct

sunlight, high temperature, and
The master key fits all the locks on high humidity.
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition and the door
locks. You can keep the trunk
release handle, rear seat trunk
access, and glove box locked when
you leave your vehicle and the valet
key at a parking facility.
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Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects If the system repeatedly does not As required by the FCC:
your vehicle from theft. If an recognize the coding of your key, This device complies with Part 15 of the
improperly-coded key (or other contact your dealer. FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
device) is used, the engine will not following two conditions: (1) This device
start. Do not attempt to alter this system may not cause harmful interference, and
or add other devices to it. Electrical (2) this device must accept any
When you turn the ignition switch to problems could result that may make interference received, including
ON (II), the Immobilizer System your vehicle undriveable. interference that may cause undesired
indicator should come on for a few operation.
seconds, then go out. If the indicator If you lose your key and you cannot
starts to blink, it means the system start the engine, contact your dealer. Changes or modifications not expressly
does not recognize the coding of the approved by the party responsible for
key. Turn the ignition switch to compliance could void the user’s
LOCK (0), remove the key, reinsert authority to operate the equipment.
it, and turn the switch to ON (II)
again. This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
The system may not recognize your Operation is subject to the following two
key’s coding if another immobilizer conditions: (1) this device may not cause
key or other metal object (i.e. key interference, and (2) this device must
fob) is near the ignition switch when accept any interference that may cause
you insert the key. undesired operation of the device.
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Ignition Switch
key. A reminder beeper sounds if the

ignition switch is in the the LOCK
ACCESSORY (I) − You can (0) or ACCESSORY(I) position when
operate the audio system and the you open the driver’s door. Remove
accessory power sockets in this the key from the ignition switch to
position. turn off the beeper.

ON (II) − This is the normal key Before removing the key from the
position when driving. Several of the ignition switch, make sure the shift
lights on the instrument panel come lever is in the Park position.
on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch from ACCESSORY
(I) to ON (II).
The ignition switch has four
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY START (III) − Use this position
(I), ON (II), START (III) only to start the engine. The switch
returns to ON (II) when you let go of
LOCK (0) − You can insert or the key.
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, the shift lever must
be in Park, and you must push the
key in slightly. If the front wheels
are turned, the anti-theft lock may
make it difficult to turn the key.
Firmly turn the steering wheel to the
left or to the right as you turn the
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Door Locks
Only the driver’s door has a door Lockout Prevention

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH lock. With the driver’s door open and the
top key in the ignition, both door lock
Insert your key into the door lock switches are disabled. They are not
and turn it counterclockwise once to disabled if the driver’s door is closed.
bottom
lock the driver’s door and the other Pushing the switch down on the
doors. open passenger’s door will lock all
doors.
Insert your key into the door lock
and turn it clockwise once to unlock
the driver’s door. Turn the key back
and turn it clockwise again to unlock
the other doors.
Each front door has a master door
lock switch. Either switch locks and
unlocks all doors. Push the top of the
switch to lock all doors; push the
bottom to unlock them.
To lock any passenger’s door when

getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down, and close the door.
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Childproof Door Locks, Remote Transmitter
Childproof Door Locks Remote Transmitter You can open and close all power
windows from outside the vehicle
LEVER with the key. With the remote
transmitter, you can open the
UNLOCK LOCK windows. Refer to Power Windows
BUTTON BUTTON on page 90 .

LED UNLOCK − Press this button once
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors.
TRUNK
PANIC RELEASE The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
BUTTON BUTTON
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
The childproof door locks are LOCK − Press this button once to UNLOCK button. If you do not open
designed to prevent children seated lock all doors. Some exterior and any door, the light stays on for about
in the rear from accidentally opening interior lights will flash. You cannot 30 seconds, then fades out. If you
the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock it if any door is not fully closed relock the doors with the remote
lock lever near the edge. When the or key is in the ignition switch. transmitter before 30 seconds have
lock lever is pushed down, the door elapsed, the light will go off
cannot be opened from the inside When you push LOCK twice within 5 immediately.
regardless of the position of the lock seconds, you will hear a beep to
tab. To open the door, pull the lock verify that the security system has
tab up, and use the outside door set.
handle.
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Remote Transmitter
You cannot lock the doors with the Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Transmitter Battery
remote transmitter if any door is not Avoid dropping or throwing the If it takes several pushes on the
fully closed or the key is in the transmitter. button to lock or unlock the doors,
ignition switch. replace the battery as soon as
Protect the transmitter from possible.
If you do not open any door within 30 extreme temperature.
seconds, the doors automatically Battery type: CR1616
relock and the security system sets. Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
PANIC − Press this button for
about 1 second to attract attention; If you lose a transmitter, the
the horn will sound and the exterior replacement needs to be
lights will flash for about 30 seconds. reprogrammed by your dealer.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to ON (II).
TRUNK RELEASE − Press this

button for about 1 second to open
the trunk. You cannot open the trunk
if the key is in the ignition switch.
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Remote Transmitter
As required by the FCC:

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
BATTERY may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly

SCREW TAB approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
To replace the battery: 3. Inside the transmitter, separate authority to operate the equipment.
the inner cover from the keypad
1. Remove the screw at the base of by releasing the two tabs on the This device complies with Industry
the transmitter with a small cover. Canada Standard RSS-210.
Phillips-head screwdriver. Operation is subject to the following two
4. Remove the old battery from the conditions: (1) this device may not cause
2. Separate the transmitter by prying back of the inner cover, and note interference, and (2) this device must
its middle seam with your the polarity. Make sure the accept any interference that may cause
fingernail. polarity of the new battery is the undesired operation of the device.
same (＋ side facing down), then
insert it into the back of the cover.
5. Install the parts in reverse order.
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Trunk
MASTER KEY
Pull
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER MASTER KEY
You can open the trunk in any of To close the trunk, press down on Lock the trunk release lever with
three ways: the trunk lid. your master key to prevent someone
from opening the trunk. If they need
Pull up on the trunk release lever See page 161 for cargo loading and to lock/unlock the doors or drive
located to the left of the driver’s weight limit information. Keep the your vehicle, give them your valet
seat. trunk lid closed at all times while key.
Use the master key to open the driving to avoid damaging the lid,
trunk lock. The valet key does not and to prevent exhaust gas from
work in this lock. getting into the interior. See Carbon
Press and hold the trunk release Monoxide Hazard on page 49 .
button on the remote transmitter.
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Trunk, Armrest
Emergency Trunk Opener To open the trunk, push the release Armrest
lever to the left.
RELEASE LEVER
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.

As a safety feature, your vehicle has To use the console lid as an armrest,
a release lever on the trunk latch so slide it to the desired position.
the trunk can be opened from the
inside. Make sure the passenger’s hands or
fingers are away from the armrest
before moving it.
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Seat Heaters, Seats
Seat Heaters In HI, the heater turns off when the Adjusting the Driver’s Seat
seat gets warm, and turns back on See pages 13 − 14 for important safety
after the seat temperature drops. information and warnings about how to
properly position seats and seat-backs.
In LO, the heater runs continuously.
It does not cycle with temperature The controls for the adjustable
changes. driver’s power seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
Follow these precautions whenever can adjust the power seat with the
you use the seat heaters: ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments before you start
Use the HI setting only to heat the driving.
seats quickly, because it draws
large amounts of current from the Moving the long horizontal switch
Both front seats are equipped with battery. adjusts the seat bottom in several
seat heaters. Because of the sensors directions. The seat bottom adjusts
for the side airbag system, there is If the engine is left idling for an in the direction you move the switch.
no heater in the passenger’s seat- extended period, do not use the The short vertical switch adjusts the
back. The ignition switch must be seat heaters even on the LO seat back angle.
ON (II) to use the heaters. setting. It can weaken the battery,
causing hard starting.
After the seat reaches a comfortable
temperature, select LO by pushing
the back of the switch. This will keep
the seat warm.
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Seats
Driver’s Lumbar Support Adjusting the Passenger’s Seat

Moves the seat
forward and backward.
Moves the front of the

seat up or down and To change the lumbar support, move To adjust the seat forward and
the rear of the seat up the lever on the right side of the backward, pull up on the lever under
or down. seat-back forward or backward. the seat cushion’s front edge. Move
Keep moving the lever forward or the seat to the desired position and
Raises or lowers the backward until you find a suitable release the lever. Try to move the
seat. position. seat to make sure it is locked in
position.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle forward or
backward.
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Seats
Head Restraints They are most effective when you

adjust them so the back of the
occupant’s head rests against the
center of the restraint.
The front and rear head restraints

adjust for height. You need both
hands to adjust the restraint. Do not
attempt to adjust it while driving. To
raise it, pull upward. To lower the
restraint, push the release button
and push the restraint down.
RELEASE BUTTON
To change the seat-back angle, pull See page 15 for important safety
up on the lever on the outside of the information and a warning about how to
seat bottom. properly position the head restraints.
Your vehicle is equipped with head

restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers from whiplash and other
injuries.
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Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors 3. Push or pull the adjustment knob

right, left, up, or down to move the
mirror.
4. When you finish, turn the

adjustment knob to the center

(off) position.
TAB
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Keep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted for best visibility. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before
you start driving. The outside 2. Turn the adjustment knob to L
mirrors are manually adjustable. The (driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
inside mirror has day and night side).
positions. The night position reduces
glare from headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
CONTINUED
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Mirrors, Power Windows
Power Mirror Heaters Power Windows

On Canadian model
Closing a power window on
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are

away from the windows before
closing them.
DRIVER’S WINDOW MAIN SWITCH

AUTO − To open the driver’s
SWITCH window, push the window switch
firmly down, then release it. To stop
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) the window from going all the way
The outside mirrors are heated to to raise or lower any window. To down, pull back on the window
remove fog and frost. With the open the window, push the switch switch briefly.
ignition switch in the ON (II) down and hold it. Release the switch
position, turn on the heaters by when you want the window to stop. To close the driver’s window fully,
pressing the button. The indicator in Pull back on the switch and hold it to pull back the window switch firmly,
the button comes on as a reminder. close the window. then release it. To stop the window
Press the button again to turn the from going all the way up, push
heaters off. down on the window switch briefly.
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Power Windows
To open or close the driver’s window AUTO REVERSE − If the driver’s If your vehicle’s battery is
partially, push down or pull back on window senses any obstacle while it disconnected or goes dead, or the
the window switch lightly and hold it. is closing automatically, it will driver’s window fuse is removed, the
The window will stop when you reverse direction and then stop. To AUTO function will be disabled. The
release the switch. close the window, remove the power window system needs to be
obstacle, then use the window switch reset after reconnecting the battery

The passenger windows cannot be again. or installing the fuse.
raised or lowered if the MAIN switch
is OFF. Keep the MAIN switch off Auto reverse stops sensing when the 1. Start the engine. Push down and
when you have children in the window is almost closed. You should hold the driver’s window switch
vehicle so they do not injure always check that all passengers and until the window is fully open.
themselves by operating the objects are away from the window
windows unintentionally. before closing it. 2. Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
for a second or two more.
If the power windows do not operate

properly after resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer.
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Power Windows
The power window system has a key- Opening the Windows with the
off delay function. The windows will Remote Transmitter UNLOCK BUTTON
still operate for up to 10 minutes You can open all of the windows
after you turn off the ignition switch. from the outside with the remote
Opening either front door cancels transmitter.
the delay function. You must turn Open
the ignition switch to ON (II) again 1. Press the UNLOCK button once
before you can raise or lower the to unlock the driver’s door. Close
windows.
2. Press the UNLOCK button a
second time, and hold it. The
passenger’s doors unlock, and all
four windows start to open. To
stop the windows, release the Opening/Closing the Windows with
button. the Key
You can open and close the windows
3. To open the windows further, with the key in the driver’s door lock.
press the button again.
To open:
You cannot close the windows with 1. Insert the key in the driver’s door
the remote transmitter. lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise, then

release it.
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Power Windows, Parking Brake
3. Turn the key clockwise again, and Parking Brake If you drive without fully releasing
hold it. All four windows start to the parking brake, the beeper
open. To stop the windows, sounds continuously.
release the key.
4. To open the windows further, turn

and hold the key again. Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
To close: brakes and hubs.
1. Insert the key in the driver’s door
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise, PARKING BRAKE LEVER

then release it.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
3. Turn the key counterclockwise lever up fully. To release it, pull up
again, and hold it. All four slightly, push the button, and lower
windows start to close. To stop the the lever. The parking brake light on
windows, release the key. the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is fully
4. To close the windows further, turn released with the engine running
and hold the key again. (see page 54 ).
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Sun Visor, Vanity Mirror
Sun Visor Vanity Mirror The light comes on when you pull up
the cover.
To use the sun visor, pull it down. To use a vanity mirror on the back of
You can also use the sun visor at the the sun visor, pull up the cover.
side window. Remove the support
rod from the clip and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.
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Interior Lights
Ceiling Lights Individual Interior Lights

The courtesy lights in the front
CENTER doors and around the ignition switch
come on when you open any door.
After you close the door, the ignition
switch light stays on for several

ON
seconds.
OFF
COURTESY LIGHT
There is a ceiling light on the middle There are two ceiling lights on the
of the ceiling. front of the ceiling.
When the switch is in the CENTER Push the light covers to turn the
position, the light comes on when lights on and off.
you open any door or unlock the
doors with the key or remote The courtesy light comes on when
transmitter. After you close all the you turn the parking lights on. To
doors tightly, the light dims slightly, adjust its brightness, turn the Select/
then fades out in about 30 seconds. Reset knob on the instrument panel.
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Interior Convenience Items
Beverage Holders
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT and FRONT DOOR POCKET and Be careful when you are using the
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
COIN POCKET and that is very hot can scald you or your
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET passengers. Liquid can also spill
REAR DOOR POCKET and
BEVERAGE HOLDER from the door pocket beverage
holders when you close the doors.
Use only resealable containers in the
door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the

upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
Accessory Power Sockets

These sockets are intended to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
GLOVE BOX amps).
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
BEVERAGE HOLDERS socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKETS should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).
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Console Compartment Center CD Pocket

RIGHT LEVER LEFT LEVER

Push
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
To open the console compartment, You can put small items in the tray On U.S. model without navigation
pull up on the right lever and lift the located in the console compartment system and Canadian model
armrest. lid. To use the tray, pull up on the To open the center CD pocket, push-
left lever and lift up the armrest. down on the center of the lid to
To close, lower the armrest, and unlatch it. It will swing open
push it down until it latches. The tray in the console compartment automatically.
has a coin holder. To close it, push the lid down until it
latches.
This pocket can store up to 12 CDs.
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Sunglasses Holder Glove Box
An open glove box can cause

serious injury to your passenger
in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box

closed while driving.
GLOVE BOX
To open the sunglasses holder, push Open the glove box by pulling the
on the front edge. Make sure the handle to the left. Close it with a firm
holder is closed while you are driving. push. Lock or unlock the glove box
with the master key.
The glove box light is on when the

parking lights are on.
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Main Menu
Features
Your heating and air conditioning Vents, Heating, and A/C .............. 100 Caring the Tape and Player...... 131
system provides a comfortable Dual Temperature Control ........... 109 Playing the XMTM Satellite
environment in all weather Climate Control Sensors ............... 111 Radio ....................................... 132
conditions. Playing the Radio ........................... 112 Satellite Digital Radio ................ 132
To Play the Radio ...................... 113 To Play XMTM Satellite Radio.... 133
Your audio system has many To Select a Station ..................... 113 To Select a Channel................... 133
features. This section describes Adjusting the Sound .................. 116 Satellite Radio Signals ............... 135
them. Radio Frequencies ..................... 117 Receiving Satellite Radio
Features
Radio Reception ......................... 117 Service..................................... 136
The security system helps prevent Playing a CD ................................... 119 Steering Wheel Controls .............. 138
your vehicle from being broken into Playing a CD, CD Changer ........... 120 Radio Theft Protection.................. 139
or being stolen. To Play a CD .............................. 120 Setting the Clock ........................... 140
To Stop Playing a CD ................ 123 Security System ............................. 141
Removing CDs from the Cruise Control ................................ 142
Changer .................................. 123 HomeLink Universal
Operating the Optional CD Transceiver................................. 145
Changer .................................. 124
CD Player Error Messages .......... 125
CD Changer Error Messages ...... 126
Protecting your CDs...................... 127
General Information .................. 127
Protecting CDs........................... 127
Playing a Tape ................................ 128
To Play a Tape ........................... 129
To Stop Playing a Tape ............. 129
Tape Search Functions ............. 130
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
FAN SPEED
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL INDICATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
(DRIVER’S SIDE) (PASSENGER’S SIDE)
FAN CONTROL MODE BUTTON

BUTTONS
A/C BUTTON
AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER BUTTON
OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON

DUAL BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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With Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Features
A/C BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING ICONS
MODE ICONS
FAN CONTROL ICONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE)
BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE)
AUTO BUTTON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
OFF BUTTON WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
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Fan Control Temperature Control If temperature display flashes, there

Without Navigation System Without Navigation System is a problem with the Hybrid-A/C.
You can manually select the fan Turn the temperature control dial on Have your vehicle checked by your
speed by pressing the fan control the driver’s side to adjust the airflow dealer as soon as possible.
buttons. The fan speed is temperature on both the driver’s and
represented by vertical bars in the passenger’s sides at the same time.
display.
When you press the DUAL button,
With Navigation System the indicator comes on. When it is on,
You can manually select the fan the airflow temperatures on the
speed by pressing the A/C button driver’s and passenger’s sides can be
next to the display and then, adjusted individually.
pressing the fan control icons.
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Press the temperature control
buttons ▲ and ▼ on the driver’s side
to adjust the airflow temperature on
both the driver’s and passenger’s
sides at the same time.
When you press the DUAL button,

the indicator comes on. When it is on,
the airflow temperatures on the
driver’s and passenger’s sides can be
adjusted individually.
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Air Conditioning (A/C) Button When the A/C is off, the airflow Recirculation Button
Without Navigation System temperature does not fall below the When the recirculation indicator is
Press the A/C button to turn the air outside air temperature. When you on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
conditioning on and off. The display set the airflow temperature lower sent throughout the system again.
shows ‘‘A/C ON’’ when the air than the outside air temperature, When the indicator is off, air is
conditioning is on. The display make sure the A/C is on. brought in from the outside of the
shows ‘‘A/C OFF’’ when the air vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
conditioning is off.
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The outside air intakes for the
With Navigation System heating and cooling system are at
The display shows ‘‘ON’’ and ‘‘OFF’’ the base of the windshield. Keep this
after you press the A/C button. The area clear of leaves and other debris.
display shows ‘‘A/C ON’’ after you
touch ‘‘ON’’ to turn the air The system should be left in fresh
conditioning on. The display shows air mode under almost all conditions.
‘‘A/C OFF’’ after you touch ‘‘OFF’’ to Keeping the system in recirculation
turn the air conditioning off. mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
Rear Window Defogger Button

This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page 75 ).
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Mode Control When you select or , Ventilation

Use the mode control buttons or the system automatically switches to The flow-through ventilation system
icons to select the vents the air flows Fresh Air mode and turns on the draws in outside air, circulates it
from. Some air flows from the A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays through the interior, then exhausts it
dashboard corner vents in all modes. on with the indicator off. through vents near the rear window.
Air flows from the center Without Navigation System 1. Set the temperature to the lower
and corner vents in the dashboard. Each time you press the MODE limit.
button, the display shows the mode 2. Make sure the A/C is off.
Airflow is divided between selected. 3. Select and Fresh Air mode.
the vents in the dashboard and the 4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
floor vents. With Navigation System
Press the A/C button to view the
Air flows from the floor display, then touch any of the mode
vents. icons on the display.
Airflow is divided between

the floor vents and the defroster
vents at the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster

vents at the base of the windshield.
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Using the Heater Using the A/C With Navigation System

The heater uses engine coolant to Air conditioning places an extra load 1. Press the A/C button, the Manual
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it on the engine. Watch the engine Operation A/C screen will appear.
will be several minutes before you coolant temperature gauge (see page 2. Select the ON icon on the display.
feel warm air coming from the 68 ). If it moves near the red zone, 3. Select the desired temperature
system. turn off the A/C until the gauge and MODE selections. If the
reading returns to normal. outside air is humid, select the
Without Navigation System Recirculation mode. If the outside
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1. Select . Without Navigation System air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed. 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with A/C button. If the interior is very warm, you can
the temperature control dial. 2. Make sure the temperature cool it down more rapidly by partially
control dial or button is set to opening the windows, turning on the
With Navigation System maximum cool. A/C, and setting the fan to
1. Press the A/C button, the manual 3. Select . maximum speed in fresh air mode.
operation of A/C screen will 4. If the outside air is humid, select
appear. Recirculation mode. If the outside
2. Select the desired mode and fan air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
speed icons on the display. 5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust for warmth with the
temperature buttons (▲ or ▼).
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Dehumidify the Interior To Defog and Defrost To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes To remove fog from the inside of the From the Windows
moisture from the air. When used in windows: 1. Select . The system
combination with the heater, it automatically switches to Fresh
makes the interior warm and dry. 1. Set the fan to the desired speed or Air mode and turns on the A/C.
high for faster defrosting. The A/C ON indicator will not
1. Turn the fan on. 2. Select . When you select come on in U.S. vehicles.
2. Turn on the air conditioning. , the system automatically 2. Select .
3. Select and Fresh Air mode. switches to Fresh Air mode and 3. Set the fan and temperature
4. Adjust the temperature control turns on the A/C. The A/C controls to maximum level.
dial or buttons to your preference. indicator will not come on in U.S.
vehicles. To clear the windows faster, you can
This setting is suitable for all driving 3. Set the temperature control dial or close the dashboard corner vents by
conditions whenever the outside buttons so the airflow feels warm. rotating the wheel below it. This will
temperature is above 32°F (0°C). 4. Select to help clear the send more warm air to the
rear window. windshield defroster vents. Once the
5. To increase airflow to the windshield is clear, select the fresh
windshield, close the side vents. air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C stays on. For your safety, make sure you have
Press the A/C button to turn it off. a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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Automatic Climate Control Press the AUTO button. The system automatically selects the
The automatic climate control Without Navigation System: Set the proper mix of conditioned and/or
system adjusts the fan speed and desired temperature by turning heated air to raise or lower the
airflow levels to maintain the interior the Temperature Control dial. You interior temperature to the
temperature you select. will see AUTO in the system’s temperature you selected.
display.
With Navigation System With Navigation System: Set the If you set the temperature to its
In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s desired temperature by pressing lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit,
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interior temperature is the ▲ to raise the temperature or (Hi) the system runs at full cooling
independently regulated for the ▼ to lower the temperature. The or heating only. It does not regulate
driver and passenger. If the driver’s selected temperature will show in the interior temperature.
side of the vehicle is getting too the upper display.
much sun, the system will adjust to a In cold weather, the fan will not
lower temperature. come on automatically until the
heater starts to develop warm air.
Dual Temperature Control − When

the indicator in the Dual button is on,
the driver’s side and passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled
independently (see page 109 ).
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Manual Operation To Turn Everything Off If you press OFF, the Climate
You can manually select various Press the OFF button. However, a Control system shuts off completely.
functions of the automatic climate lack of airflow can cause the −Keep the system completely off
control system when it is in AUTO. windows to fog up. You should keep for short periods only.
All other features remain the fan on at all times so stale air and −To keep stale air and mustiness
automatically controlled. moisture do not build up in the from collecting, you should have
interior and cause fogging. the fan running at all times.
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Making any manual selection causes With Navigation System
the word AUTO in the display to go When the Climate Control System is
out. turned OFF, the temperature in the
upper display will also turn off.
If you press the A/C button next to
the display, the manual selections
will show in the display. Making any
manual selection causes the
indicator in the AUTO button to turn
off.
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Dual Temperature Control
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Your vehicle has two temperature
control dials, one for the driver, and
one for the front passenger.
Your vehicle has four temperature DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE
control buttons, two for the driver, TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
and two for the passenger. CONTROL DIAL CONTROL DIAL
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DUAL BUTTON
The driver’s side and the passenger’s
side can be controlled independently
by adjusting these dials or buttons
when the green indicator in the With Navigation System
DUAL button is lit.
Temperature Control Dials/Buttons

Push AUTO or . The selected
temperatures appear in the upper
display. When the indicator in the
DUAL button is off, you can adjust
both sides to the same temperature DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE
by adjusting the driver’s side TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
temperature control dial or buttons. CONTROL BUTTONS CONTROL BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON
CONTINUED
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Dual Temperature Control
To set the driver’s side temperature

to a different value than the
passenger’s, press the DUAL button,
then turn the driver’s control dial or DRIVER’S SIDE PASSENGER’S SIDE
press the ▲ or ▼ buttons on the
driver’s side. To set the passenger’s
side to a different value than the
driver’s, turn the passenger’s control
dial or press the ▲ or ▼ buttons on
the passenger’s side. You can adjust
the passenger’s side without
pressing the DUAL button first.
When you set the temperature to its

lower limit or its upper limit, it will be
displayed as or .
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Climate Control Sensors
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature
Sensor
SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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The climate control system has two
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is next to the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
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Playing the Radio
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STEREO INDICATOR
STEREO INDICATOR PRESET BARS
UPPER
AM/FM DISPLAY
BUTTON
A.SEL AM/FM
BUTTON BUTTON
AUDIO
DISPLAY
TUNE SCAN BUTTON
BAR BUTTON
PRESET
SEEK BAR ICONS
SEEK BAR
SCAN BUTTON SOUND BUTTON TUNE/
SOUND
PWR/VOL KNOB KNOB
PWR/VOL AUDIO SCAN SOUND ICON
KNOB SELECT ICON
ICON
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Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio To Select a Station SCAN − The SCAN function

The ignition switch must be in the You can use any of five methods to samples all stations with strong
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. find radio stations on the selected signals on the selected band. To
Turn the system on by pushing the band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO activate it, press the SCAN button,
PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM SELECT, and the preset bars or then release it. You will see SCAN in
button. Adjust the volume by turning icons. the display. The system will scan for
the PWR/VOL knob. a station with a strong signal. When
TUNE − Use the TUNE bar or it finds one, it will stop and play that
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With Navigation System knob to tune the radio to a desired station for about five seconds.
Pushing the AUDIO DISPLAY frequency. Press the side of the
button will also turn on the system. bar or turn the knob to the right to If you do nothing, the system will
tune to a higher frequency, and the then scan for the next strong station
The band and frequency that the side or turn the knob to the left and play it for five seconds. When it
radio was last tuned to is displayed. to tune to a lower frequency. plays a station you want to listen to,
To change bands, press the AM/FM press the SCAN button again.
button. On the FM band, ST will be SEEK − The SEEK function
displayed if the station is broadcast- searches up and down from the
ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on current frequency to find a station
AM is not available. with a strong signal. To activate it,
press the or side of the
XM Satellite Radio information is bar, then release it.
available on page 132 .
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Playing the Radio
Preset − Each preset bar or icon 3. Pick the preset number (1 − 6) The preset frequencies will be lost if
can store one frequency on AM, and you want for that station. Press your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is
two frequencies on FM. the left or right side of the bar or disconnected, or the radio fuse is
icon and hold it until you hear a removed.
1. Select the desired band, AM or beep.
FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store
two frequencies with each preset 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a
bar or icon. total of six stations on AM and
With Navigation System twelve stations on FM.
Push the AUDIO DISPLAY button
to view the preset icons.
2. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN

function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
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Playing the Radio
AUTO SELECT − If you are If you do not like the stations Auto
traveling far from home and can no Select has stored, you can store
longer receive your preset stations, other frequencies on the preset bars
you can use the auto select feature to or icons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or
find stations in the local area. SCAN function to find stations, then
store them in the preset bars or
Press the A. SEL button or touch the icons as described previously.
Auto Select icon. A. SEL will flash in
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the display, and the system will go To turn off Auto Select, press the A.
into scan mode for several seconds. SEL button or Auto Select icon. This
It stores the frequencies of six AM, restores the presets you originally
and twelve FM stations in the preset set.
bars (1 − 6) or icons. You will see a
‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset
bar or icon if Auto Select cannot find
a strong station for every preset bar
or icon.
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Playing the Radio
Adjusting the Sound Without Navigation System The system will automatically return
Press the SOUND button or icon, or Each mode is shown in the display as the display to the selected audio
press the TUNE knob repeatedly to it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob mode about five seconds after you
display the Bass (BAS), Treble or touch the icon to adjust the stop adjusting a mode. On vehicles
(TRE), Balance (BAL), and Fader setting to your liking. When the level with navigation system, touch the
(FAD) settings. On vehicles with reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ RETURN icon to go back to the
navigation system, touch the in the display. audio screen.
SOUND icon or press the TUNE
knob. With Navigation System
Touch the arrows next to the BAS or
Balance/Fader − These two TRE icons. The adjustment shows
modes adjust the strength of the you the current setting.
sound coming from each speaker.
BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, Touch the left or right bars on the
while FAD adjusts the front-to-back sound grid. Balance is equalized
strength. when the vertical lines are centered
on the grid.
Treble/Bass − Use the TRE/BAS
modes to adjust the tone to your Touch the front or rear bars on the
liking. sound grid. The fader is equalized
when the horizontal lines are
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If you want to adjust the sound while
the radio/CD is playing, push the
AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch
the SOUND icon in the display.
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Playing the Radio
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception

The radio can receive the complete How well the radio receives stations
AM and FM bands. is dependent on many factors, such
Those bands cover these frequen- as the distance from the station’s
cies: transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz A radio station’s signal gets weaker
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as you get farther away from its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
Radio stations on the AM band are volume becoming weaker and the
assigned frequencies at least ten station drifting in and out. If you are
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550). listening to an FM station, you will Driving very near the transmitter of
Stations on the FM band are see the stereo indicator flickering off a station that is broadcasting on a
assigned frequencies at least 0.2 and on as the signal weakens. frequency close to the frequency of
megahertz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Eventually, the stereo indicator will the station you are listening to can
go off and the sound will fade also affect your radio’s reception.
Stations must use these exact completely as you get out of range of You may temporarily hear both
frequencies. It is fairly common for the station’s signal. stations, or hear only the station you
stations to round-off the frequency in are close to.
their advertising, so your radio could
display a frequency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identify
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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Playing the Radio
As required by the FCC:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by

band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as
such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and
radio then receives both the direct even sunspots. You may be able to
signal from the station’s transmitter, receive a distant radio station one
and the deflected signal. This causes day and not receive it the next day
the sound to distort or flutter. This is because of a change in conditions.
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving. Electrical interference from passing
vehicles and stationary sources can
cause temporary reception problems.
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Playing a CD
Without Navigation System With Navigation System
UPPER DISPLAY
CD BUTTON RPT BUTTON

CD BUTTON
AUDIO
Features
DISPLAY
BUTTON
RDM
BUTTON SEEK BAR
EJECT
BUTTON PWR/VOL
SEEK/SKIP KNOB
BAR CD SLOT
LOAD BUTTON CD SLOT

CHANGE
CD LOAD DISC
INDICATOR LOAD BUTTON
BUTTON
RANDOM
PWR/VOL KNOB ICON
TRACK
RPT DISC RPT EJECT
ICON ICON BUTTON
CD LOAD INDICATOR
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Playing a CD, CD Changer
To Play a CD Insert a CD into the CD slot. The For vehicles with Satellite Radio
To load or play CDs, the ignition drive will pull the CD in the rest of To listen to satellite radio when a CD
switch must be in the ACCESSORY the way to play it. When the system is playing, press the CD/AUX XM
(I) or ON(II) position. reaches the end of the disc, it will button.
return to the beginning and play the
You operate the CD player/CD disc again. To play the tape when a CD is
changer with the same controls used playing, insert a tape in the player
for the radio. To select the CD To play the radio when a CD is (optional). If a tape is in the player,
player/CD changer, press the CD playing, press the AM/FM button. press the AUX button. Press the CD
button. The number of the track Press the CD button again to switch button again to switch back to the
playing is shown in the display. With back to the CD player. CD player. The cassette player is
the in-dash CD changer, the disc and optional on all U.S. models.
track numbers are displayed. The
system will continuously play a CD If you turn the system off while a CD
until you change modes. is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
you turn the system back on, the CD
will begin playing where it left off.
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For Vehicle with in-dash CD Changer You can also load a CD into an empty On vehicles with in-dash CD changer
1. Press the LOAD button until you position while a CD is playing. Select To select a different disc, press the
hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the the empty position (the disc number appropriate side of a preset bar
display. indicator is not highlighted) and (1−6) or use the Preset 5 (DISC −)
2. The disc number for an empty press the appropriate preset bar or to select the previous disc or Preset
position is highlighted and the red touch a disc icon. The current CD 6 (DISC ＋) to select the next disc in
light starts blinking. stops playing and starts the loading sequence. On vehicles with
3. Insert the disc into the CD slot sequence. The CD just loaded will navigation system, touch the
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when the green CD load indicator play. appropriate disc icon or press the ▲
comes on. Insert it only about or ▼ side of the CH/DISC bar. If
halfway; the drive will pull it in the You operate the CD changer with you select an empty position in the
rest of the way. You will see the same controls used for the radio. CD changer, the system will try to
‘‘BUSY’’ in the display as the CD The numbers of the disc and track load the CD in the next available slot.
load indicator turns red and blinks playing are shown in the display. On
as the CD is loaded. vehicles with navigation system,
4. When the CD load indicator turns these numbers also appear in the
green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the upper display.
screen again, insert the next CD in
the slot.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all
six positions are loaded. If you are
not loading all six positions, the
system begins playing the last CD
loaded.
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Without Navigation System RANDOM − Press to play the With Navigation System
SEEK/SKIP − Push the to tracks in random order. You will see To use the controls, press the
play the next track on the disc. Push RDM in the display. Press the RDM AUDIO DISPLAY button, the control
the once to replay the track in button again to return to normal play. icons will appear on the screen.
play, press twice to replay the
previous track. SCAN − The SCAN function TRACK SCAN − Press the icon or
To remove rapidly within a track, samples all the tracks on the SCAN button, to get a 10 second
press and hold the , or the selected disc in the order they are sampling of each track on the
button. recorded. To activate it, press and current CD. Press the icon or button
release the SCAN button. You will again to turn it off.
REPEAT − Press to continuously see SCAN in the display, and you will
replay a track. You will see RPT in get a 10 second sampling of each DISC SCAN − Touch to get a 10
the display. Press the RPT button track on the selected CD. Press the second sampling of the first song of
again to turn it off. SCAN button again to get out of the each disc in the CD changer. Touch
system. the icon again to turn it off.
TRACK RPT − Touch to

continuously play the same song on
the CD. Press the icon again to stop
the function.
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DISC RPT − Touch the icon to Press the AM/FM or XM/CD Removing CDs from the Changer
continuously replay the current CD. button to switch to the radio or To remove the disc currently playing,
Touch again to turn it off. satellite radio while a CD is playing. press the EJECT button. When a
Press the CD button again to play disc is removed from a slot, the
TRACK RDM − Touch the icon to the CD. system automatically begins the load
play the current CD in random order. sequence so you can load another
Touch again to stop. If a tape is in the optional tape player, CD in that position. If you do not
press the AUX button to switch to remove the disc from the changer
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CH DISC − Selects an icon and the tape while a CD is playing. Press within 15 seconds, the system
plays the disc. the CD button again to switch back returns to the previous mode (AM/
to the CD player. FM or satellite radio). The disc will
To Stop Playing a CD reload into the system and will
On models with CD player or changer If you turn the system off while a CD remain there in a pause mode.
Press the eject button ( ) to is playing, the CD will stay in the
remove the CD. If you eject the CD, drive. When you turn the system To remove a different disc from the
but do not remove it from the slot, back on, the CD will begin playing changer, first select it with the
the system will automatically reload where it left off. appropriate preset bar or icon. When
the CD after 15 seconds and put it in that CD begins playing, press the
pause mode. To begin playing, press eject button. Continue pressing the
the CD button. EJECT button to remove all the discs
from the changer.
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Operating the Optional CD Load the desired CDs in the If there are no CDs in the changer,
Changer magazine, and load the magazine in the display will flash, and you will
An optional six or eight disc CD the changer according to the have to select another mode.
changer is available for your vehicle instructions that came with the unit.
from your dealer.
This disc changer uses the same To select the CD changer, press the
controls used for the in-dash CD CD button. The disc and track
player/changer or the radio. numbers will be displayed. To select
a different disc, use Preset 5 (DISC
−), for a previous disc; or Preset 6
(DISC ＋), to select the next disc in
sequence.
If you select an empty slot in the

magazine, the changer will search
for the next available CD to load and
play.
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CD Player Error Messages
If you see an error message in the

display while playing a CD, find the Error Message Cause Solution
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take Press the eject button and pull out the disc.
the vehicle to your dealer. or
FOCUS Error Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD
player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the eject button and pull out the disc.
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Check the disc for damage or deformation.
Mechanical Error If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
or
indication does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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CD Changer Error Messages
If you see an error message in the

display while playing a CD, find the Error Message Cause Solution
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs.
the vehicle to your dealer. FOCUS Error Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs
again. If the code does not disappear or the
CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your dealer.
Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs.
Mechanical Error Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs
again. If the code does not disappear or the
CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your dealer.
No CD in the CD Insert CDs.
Changer
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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Protecting Your CDs
General Information Protecting CDs

When using CD-R discs, use only When a CD is not being played, store
high quality CDs labeled for audio it in its case to protect it from dust Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
use. and other contamination. To prevent The label can curl up and cause the
warpage, keep CDs out of direct disc to jam in the unit.
When recording a CD-R, the sunlight and extreme heat.
recording must be closed for it to
be used by the system. To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth.
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Wipe across the CD from the center
CD-RW discs will not work in this to the outside edge.
unit.
A new CD may be rough on the
Play only standard round CDs. inner and outer edges. The small
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the plastic pieces causing this roughness
drive or cause other problems. can flake off and fall on the re-
cording surface of the CD, causing
Handle your CDs properly to skipping or other problems. Remove
prevent damage and skipping. See these pieces by rubbing the inner
this page. and outer edges with the side of a Handle a CD by its edges; never
pencil or pen. touch either surface. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
Never try to insert foreign objects in These, along with contamination
the CD player or the magazine. from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
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Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)
Without Navigation System With Navigation System
RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
RPT INDICATOR TAPE DIRECTION UPPER

INDICATOR DISPLAY
CD/SAT RADIO
RPT BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
BUTTON AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
SEEK BAR CH/DISC

BAR
SEEK BAR
TUNE/
PWR/VOL SOUND
KNOB KNOB
PRESET BARS PWR/VOL KNOB
PROG ICON RPT ICON NR ICON
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To Play a Tape Dolby＊ noise reduction turns on To Stop Playing a Tape

Optional on all U.S. models when you insert a tape. The To remove the tape, press the
The ignition switch must be in indicator will light in the EJECT button on the cassette player.
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make display. If the tape was not recorded If you want to turn the player off,
sure the open side of the tape is in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the press the PWR/VOL knob or turn
facing right, then insert the tape Preset 4 (NR) side of the preset bar off the ignition. The tape will remain
most of the way into the slot. The or touching the NR icon. Dolby in the drive.
system will pull the tape in the rest remains off until you press the When you turn the system back on,
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of the way, and begin to play it. preset bar or the icon again. the tape player will be in pause mode.
Press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG)
＊
The tape direction indicator will light Dolby noise reduction side of the preset bar or touch the
to show you which side of the tape is manufactured under license from PROG icon on vehicles with
playing. The ▲ indicates the side Dolby laboratories licensing navigation system to resume play.
you inserted upward in now playing. Corporation. ‘‘Dolby’’ and the
If you want to play the other side, double-D symbol are trademarks To switch to the radio or CD player
press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) of the Dolby Laboratories while a tape is playing, press the
side of the preset bar or press the Licensing Corporation. AM/FM, or CD/AUX button or CD/
AUDIO DISPLAY button and touch AUX XM button. To change back to
the PROG icon. When the player the tape player, push the CD/AUX
reaches the end of the tape, it will button or CD/AUX XM button.
automatically reverse direction and
play the other side.
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Tape Search Functions SKIP − Press the side to find With Navigation System
FF/REW − To rewind the tape, the beginning of the current song or If you see the error message
push the Preset 1 (REW) side of the passage. Press the side to find ‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the
preset bar or the upper side (▲) of the beginning of the next song or tape eject button to remove the tape
the CH DISC bar. You will see REW passage. When the system reaches from the unit. Make sure the tape is
in the display. To fast forward the the beginning of a song or passage, it not damaged. If the tape will not
tape, push the Preset 2 (FF) side of begins to play it. eject or the error message stays on
the preset bar. You will see FF dis- after the tape ejects, take your
played. Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3 REPEAT − Press the RPT button vehicle to your dealer.
side of the bars or the lower side or icon to continuously play a song or
(▼) of the CH DISC bar to take the passage. You will see RPT displayed.
system out of rewind or fast forward. The track will repeat until you press
the RPT button or icon again.
FF/REW − To rewind the tape NOTE: The SKIP and REPEAT
push the upper side (▲) of the CH functions use silent periods on the
DISC bar. To fast forward the tape, tape to find the end of a song or
push the lower side (▼) of the CH passage. These features may not
DISC bar. Press either side of the work if there is almost no gap
PROG icon in the audio display to between selections, a high noise
take the system out of rewind or fast level, or a silent period in the middle
forward. of a selection.
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Caring for the Tape and Player If you do not clean the tape player If the tape is loose, tighten it by
The tape player picks up dirt and regularly, it may eventually become turning the hub with a pencil or your
oxides from the tape. This impossible to remove the finger. If the label is peeling off,
contamination builds up over time contamination with a normal remove it or it could cause the tape
and causes the sound quality to cleaning kit. Your dealer has a to jam in the player. Never try to
degrade. To prevent this, you should cleaning kit available. insert a warped or damaged tape in
clean the player after every 30 hours the player.
of use. Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.
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Tapes longer than that may break or Store tapes in their cases to protect
jam the drive. them from dust and moisture. Never
place tapes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
moderate temperature before
inserting it into the player.
Never try to insert foreign objects

into the tape player.
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Playing the XMTM Satellite Radio
Satellite Digital Radio Without Navigation System With Navigation System

Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XMTM Satellite Radio anywhere in the CATEGORY/CHANNEL
United States except Hawaii, Alaska, CATEGORY/CHANNEL MODE INDICATOR
and Canada. MODE INDICATOR SAT RADIO AUDIO
BUTTON DISPLAY
XM is a registered trademark of SAT RADIO DISP
SCAN
BUTTON
XM Satellite Radio, Inc. BUTTON BUTTON
BUTTON
Satellite radio is available in U.S.

models only.
TUNE
SEEK/ BAR
SKIP/
BAR PRESET SEEK/
BARS SKIP/
BAR
SCAN
BUTTON PWR/VOL TUNE
KNOB KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET

SCAN ICON ICONS
MODE ICON
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To Play XMTM Satellite Radio DISP − TUNE −

The ignition must be in the With Navigation System With Navigation System
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Press and release this button to Turn the TUNE knob to change
Turn the system on: change the display. The display will channels. Turn the knob right for
change in the following sequence: higher numbered channels and left
With Navigation System channel name, channel number, for lower numbered channels.
Push any of the following: PWR/ category, artist name, and music title.
VOL knob, the CD/AUX XM, or Without Navigation System
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AUDIO button. Press the TUNE bar to change
channel selections. Press for
Without Navigation System higher numbered channels and
Push any of the following: PWR/ for lower numbered channels.
VOL knob or the CD/AUX XM
button.
Turn the PWR/VOL knob to adjust

the volume.
To Select a Channel
When in the satellite radio mode,
you can use any of three methods to
find channels: TUNE, SEEK/SKIP
(CATEGORY), and SCAN.
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SEEK/SKIP (CATEGORY)− The SCAN − The scan function samples With Navigation System
seek/skip function selects the all channels for 5 seconds. To Once your XM channels are preset,
various categories in XM, such as activate the function, push the SCAN pressing the CH DISC button will
Jazz/Blues, Rock, Classical, etc. button. Push it again to get out of the select your preset channels.
Push the to change the sequence.
category forward. Push the to
change the category backward. To Preset − Each preset icon or button
search for channels within a can store one channel in XM1 and
category, turn the TUNE knob one in XM2.
clockwise or press the TUNE bar 1. Push the CD/AUX XM button.
. (You will see XM1 or XM2.)
2. Use the TUNE, SEEK or SCAN
function to tune the radio to a
desired channel.
3. Pick a preset icon or button and
hold it until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total
of six stations on XM1 and XM2.
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Satellite Radio Signals

Satellite radio receives signals from
Signal may be two satellites to produce clear, high-
blocked by quality digital reception. It offers
mountains or
large obstacles many channels in several categories.
to the south. Along with a large selection of
different types of music, satellite
radio also allows you to view channel
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and category selections in the audio
display.
The XM satellites are in orbit over

the equator; therefore, objects south
SATELLITE of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate for this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas. Satellite signals
are more likely to be blocked by tall
buildings and mountains the farther
north you travel from the equator.
GROUND
REPEATER
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Depending on where you drive, you As required by the FCC: Receiving Satellite Radio Service
may experience reception problems. Changes or modifications not expressly If your XM Radio service has expired
Interference can be caused by any of approved by the party responsible for or you purchased your vehicle from
these conditions: compliance could void the user’s a previous owner, you can listen to a
authority to operate the equipment. sampling of the broadcasts available
Driving on an east/west road with on XM Satellite Radio. With the
a mountain on the south side of ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
the road. (I) or ON (II) position, push the
Driving on the north side of a PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
large commercial truck on an system and press the CD/AUX XM
east/west road. button. A variety of music types and
Driving in the tunnels. styles will play.
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
There may be other geographic

situations that could affect satellite
radio reception.
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If you decide to purchase XM While awaiting activation, make sure

Satellite Radio service, contact XM your vehicle remains in an open area
Radio at www.xmradio.com, or at with good reception. Once your
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’
them your radio I.D. number and or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display
your credit card number. and you will be able to listen to XM
Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will
To get your XM Satellite radio ID continue to send an activation signal
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number: to your vehicle for at least 12 hours
Turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ from activation request. If the
appears in the display. Your I.D. will service has not been activated after
appear in the display. 36 hours, contact XM Radio.
After you have registered with XM

Radio, keep your audio system in the
SAT Radio mode while you await
activation. This should take about 30
minutes.
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Steering Wheel Controls
MODE BUTTON
The VOL button adjusts the volume If you are playing a CD, the system
up (▲) or down (▼). Press the top skips to the beginning of the next
or bottom of the button and hold it track each time you press the top
until the desired volume is reached, (＋) of the CH button. Press the
then release it. bottom (−) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
The MODE button changes the it twice to return to the previous
mode. Pressing the button track. You will see the disc and track
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, numbers in the display.
XM1, XM2, CD, or a tape.
If you are playing a tape in the
VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON If you are listening to the radio, use optional tape player, press the top
the CH button to change stations. (＋) of the CH button to advance to
Three controls for the audio system Each time you press the top (＋) of the next selection. Press the bottom
are mounted in the steering wheel the button, the system goes to the (−) to go back to the previous
hub. These let you control basic next preset station on the band you selection. The system senses a silent
functions without removing your are listening to. Press the bottom period, then resumes playing.
hand from the wheel. (−) to go back to the previous
station.
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Radio Theft Protection
Your vehicle’s audio system will If your vehicle’s battery is discon- digits the same way.
disable itself if it is disconnected nected or goes dead, the audio
from electrical power for any reason. system will disable itself. If this If you make a mistake entering the
To make it work again, you must happens, you will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the code, do not start over; complete the
enter a specific five-digit code using frequency display the next time you five-digit sequence, then enter the
the preset bars or the TUNE knob. turn on the system. Use the preset correct code. You have ten tries to
Because there are hundreds of buttons to enter the five-digit code. enter the correct code. If you are
number combinations possible from The code is on the radio code card unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
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the five-digit, making the system included in your Owner’s Manual kit. must then leave the system on for 1
work without knowing the exact When it is entered correctly, the hour before trying again.
code is nearly impossible. radio will start playing.
If the code card is lost, a dealer can
You should have received a card that If your vehicle is equipped with a access your code with the your radio’s
lists your audio system code number navigation system, press and release serial number. To access the serial
and serial number. It is best to store the TUNE knob; the number ‘‘0’’ number, turn the radio on. It must
this card in a safe place at home. In appears on the display. display ‘‘CODE’’, then turn the radio
addition, you should write the audio off. Push the preset 1, preset 6, and
system’s serial number in this owner’s If ‘‘0’’ is the first digit in your code, power buttons at the same time, then
manual. press and release the TUNE knob to quickly release.
store it.
If you lose the card, you must obtain You will have to store your favorite
the code number from a dealer. To If ‘‘0’’ is not the first digit in your stations on each side of the preset
do this, you will need the system’s code, turn the TUNE knob left or bars (1 − 6) after the system begins
serial number. right until the first digit is displayed. working. Your original settings were
Press and release the TUNE knob to lost when power was disconnected.
store it. Enter the remaining three
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Setting the Clock
Without Navigation System Without Navigation System shown

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will DIGITAL CLOCK
need to set the clock.
Press and hold the SOUND button

until you hear a beep. The displayed
time begins to blink. Press on the H
(Preset 4) side of the bar until the PRESET BARS
numbers advance to the desired time.
Change the minutes by pressing the
M (Preset 5) side of the bar until the
numbers advance to the desired time.
When you are finished, press the SOUND BUTTON
SOUND button again to set the time.
You can quickly set the time to the For example:
nearest hour. Pressing and holding 1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
the SOUND button, then pressing 1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
the R (Preset 6) side of the bar sets
the clock back to the previous hour. With Navigation System
If the displayed time is after the half Refer to the Navigation System
hour, the clock sets the clock Owner’s Manual to set up the time.
forward to the beginning of the next
hour.
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Security System
The security system helps to protect SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR With the system set, you can still
your vehicle and valuables from theft. open the trunk with the master key
The horn sounds and a combination or the remote transmitter without
of headlights, parking lights, side triggering the alarm. The alarm will
marker lights and taillights flashes if sound if the trunk lock is forced, or
someone attempts to break into your the trunk is opened with the trunk
vehicle or remove the radio. This release handle.
alarm continues for two minutes,
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then the system resets. To reset an The security system will not set if
alarming system before the two the hood, trunk, or any door is not
minutes have elapsed, unlock either fully closed. If the system will not set,
front door with the key or the check the Door Monitor on the
remote transmitter. instrument panel (see page 57 ), to
Once the security system is set, see if the doors and trunk are fully
The security system automatically opening any door (without using the closed. Since it is not part of the
sets 15 seconds after you lock the key or the remote transmitter), the monitor display, manually check the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the hood, or the trunk will cause it to hood.
system to activate, you must lock the sound. It also sounds if the radio is
doors from the outside with the key, removed from the dashboard or the Do not attempt to alter this system
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote wiring is cut. or add other devices to it.
transmitter. The security system
light on the instrument panel starts
blinking immediately to show you
the system is setting itself.
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Cruise Control
Cruise control allows you to maintain Using the Cruise Control 3. Press and release the DECEL/
a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) SET button on the steering wheel.
without keeping your foot on the CRUISE CONTROL MASTER BUTTON The CRUISE CONTROL light on
accelerator pedal. It should be used the instrument panel comes on to
for cruising on straight, open show the system is now activated.
highways. It is not recommended for
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.
Improper use of the cruise CANCEL DECEL/SET RES/ACCEL

control can lead to a crash. BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
Use the cruise control only 1. Push in the Cruise Control Master
when traveling on open Button on the steering wheel. The
highways in good weather. CRUISE MAIN light on the
instrument panel comes on.
2. Accelerate to the desired cruising

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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Cruise Control
The cruise control may not hold the Push on the accelerator pedal. Ac- Tap the brake or clutch pedal
set speed when you are going up and celerate to the desired cruising lightly with your foot. The
down hills. If your speed increases speed and press the DECEL/SET CRUISE CONTROL light on the
going down a hill, use the brakes to button. instrument panel will go out.
slow down. This will cancel the When the car slows to the desired
cruise control. To resume the set To increase the speed in very speed, press the DECEL/SET
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. small amounts, tap the RES/ button.
The CRUISE CONTROL light on the ACCEL button. Each time you do
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instrument panel will come back on. this, your vehicle will speed up Even with the cruise control turned
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). on, you can still use the accelerator
Changing the Set Speed pedal to speed up for passing. After
You can increase the set cruising You can decrease the set cruising completing the pass, take your foot
speed in any of these ways: speed in any of these ways: off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL Press and hold the DECEL/SET
button. When you reach the button. Release the button when Resting your foot on the brake pedal
desired cruising speed, release the you reach the desired speed. causes cruise control to cancel.
button.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the DECEL/SET
button repeatedly. Each time you
do this, your vehicle will slow
down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Cruise Control
Cancelling Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed Pressing the Cruise Control Master
You can cancel cruise control in any When you push the CANCEL button, Button turns the system off and
of these ways: or tap the brake pedal, the system erases the previous cruising speed.
will remember the previously set
Tap the brake pedal. cruising speed. To return to that
speed, accelerate to above 25 mph
Push the CANCEL button on the (40 km/h) and then press and
steering wheel. release the RESUME/accel button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
Push the cruise control master comes on. The vehicle will accelerate
button. to the same cruising speed as before.
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HomeLink Universal Transceiver
If Your Vehicle Has HomeLink HomeLink stores the code in a Important Safety Precautions
Universal Transceiver permanent memory. There should Always refer to the opening
The HomeLink Universal be no need to retrain HomeLink if instructions and safety information
Transceiver built into your vehicle your vehicle’s battery goes dead or is that came with your garage door
can be programmed to operate up to disconnected. opener or other equipment you
three remote controlled devices intend to operate with HomeLink. If
around your home, such as garage If your garage door opener was you do not have this information,
doors, lighting, or home security manufactured before April 1982, you contact the manufacturer of the
Features
systems. may not be able to program equipment.
HomeLink Universal Transceiver to
General Information operate it. They do not have a safety
If you are training HomeLink to feature that causes the motor to stop
operate a garage door or gate, you and reverse if an obstacle is detected
should unplug the motor for that during closing, increasing the risk of
device during training. Repeatedly injury.
pressing the remote control button
could burn out the motor.
HomeLink is a registered
trademark of Johnson ControlsTM.
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Training HomeLink If you are training the second or

Before you begin − If you just third buttons, go directly to step 1.
received your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in 1. Unplug the garage door opener
HomeLink before, you should erase motor from the house current.
any previously learned codes before
training the first button. To do this, 2. Hold the end of the garage door
press and hold the two outside opener remote control 2 to 5
buttons on the HomeLink inches from HomeLink. Make
Transceiver for about 20 seconds, or sure you are not blocking your
until the red indicator flashes. view of the red indicator in
Release the buttons, then go to step HomeLink.
1.
3. Press and hold the remote control
button and one of the HomeLink
buttons at the same time.
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Canadian Owners: The remote control If the button does not work, repeat Training With a Rolling Code
you are training f rom may stop this procedure to train it again. If it System
transmitting af ter 2 seconds. This is not still does not work, you may have a For security purposes, newer garage
enough f or HomeLink to learn the code. variable or rolling code garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’
Release and press the button on the door opener. See if you do by or variable code. Information from
remote control every 2 seconds until pressing and holding the the remote control and the garage
HomeLink has learned the code. HomeLink button you just trained. door opener are needed before
If the red indicator blinks for 2 HomeLink can operate the garage
Features
4. The red indicator in HomeLink seconds, then stays on, you have a door opener.
should begin flashing. It will flash rolling code garage door opener.
slowly at first, then rapidly. Go to ‘‘Training With a Rolling The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’
Code System’’. procedure trains HomeLink to the
5. When the red indicator flashes proper garage door opener code.
rapidly, release both buttons. 7. Repeat these steps to train the The following procedure
HomeLink should have learned other two HomeLink buttons to synchronizes HomeLink to the
the code from the remote control. operate any other remotely- garage door opener so it sends and
controlled devices around your receives the correct codes.
6. Plug in the garage door opener home (lighting, automatic gate,
motor, then test the HomeLink security system, etc.).
button by pushing it.
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1. Make sure you have properly TRAINING BUTTON 4. Press and hold the button on
completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.
HomeLink’’ procedure.
5. Press and hold the HomeLink
2. Find the ‘‘Training’’ button on your button again for 3 to 4 seconds.
garage door opener unit. The This should turn off the training
location will vary, depending on indicator on the garage door
the manufacturer. opener unit. (Some systems may
require you to press the button up
to three times.)
6. Press the HomeLink button again.

It should operate the garage door.
3. Press the training button on the
garage door opener unit until the
indicator next to the button comes
on, then release it. The indicator
may blink, or come on and stay on.
You then have approximately 30
seconds to complete the following
steps.
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Erasing Codes Customer Assistance As required by the FCC:

To erase the codes stored in all three If you have problems with training This device complies with Part 15 of the
buttons, press and hold the two the HomeLink Wireless Control FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
outside buttons until the red light System, or would like information on following two conditions: (1) This device
begins to flash, then release the home products that can be operated may not cause harmful interference, and
buttons. by HomeLink, call (800) 355-3515. (2) this device must accept any
On the Internet, go to www. interference received, including
You should erase all three codes homelink.com. interference that may cause undesired
Features
before selling the vehicle. operation.
HomeLink is a registered
Retraining a Button trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. Changes or modifications not expressly
To train an already programmed approved by the party responsible for
HomeLink button with a new device, compliance could void the user’s
you do not have to erase all the authority to operate the equipment.
memory. Train the selected button
over the existing memory code This device complies with Industry
following the steps under ‘‘Training Canada Standard RSS-210.
HomeLink’’. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Before Driving
Before you begin driving your Break-in Period .............................. 152

vehicle, you should know what Fuel Recommendation .................. 152
gasoline to use and how to check the Service Station Procedures .......... 153
levels of important fluids. You also Refueling..................................... 153
need to know how to properly store Opening and Closing the
luggage or packages. The Hood ........................................ 154
information in this section will help Oil Check .................................... 155
you. If you plan to add any Engine Coolant Check .............. 156
accessories to your vehicle, please Fuel Economy ................................ 157
read the information in this section Improving Fuel Economy ......... 157
Before Driving
first. Accessories and Modifications .... 158
Accessories................................. 158
Modifying Your Vehicle............ 159
Additional Safety Precautions .. 159
Carrying Cargo .............................. 160
Load Limits................................. 161
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
or on a Roof Rack .................. 162
Carrying Items in the
Passenger Compartment ...... 162
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Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation your authorized dealer for service.

Help assure your vehicle’s future Your vehicle is designed to operate
reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump Some gasoline today is blended with
extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher. Use oxygenates such as ethanol or
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). of a lower octane gasoline can cause MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
During this period: a persistent, heavy metallic rapping operate on oxygenated gasoline
noise that can lead to engine damage. containing up to 10 percent ethanol
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid by volume and up to 15 percent
acceleration. We recommend quality gasoline MTBE by volume. Do not use
containing detergent additives that gasoline containing methanol.
Do not change the oil until the help prevent fuel system and engine
scheduled maintenance time. deposits. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
Avoid hard braking for the first In addition, in order to maintain good service station or switch to another
200 miles (300 km). performance, fuel economy, and brand of gasoline.
emissions control, we strongly
Do not tow a trailer. recommend, in areas where it is For further important fuel-related
available, the use of gasoline that information, please refer to your
You should also follow these does NOT contain manganese-based Quick Start Guide.
recommendations with an fuel additives such as MMT.
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely affect performance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
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Service Station Procedure
Refueling 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.

You may hear a hissing sound as
Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes.
and explosive. You can be The fuel fill cap is attached to the
Push burned or seriously injured fuel filler with a tether. Put the
when handling fuel. attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the fuel fill door.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flames 4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
away. nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
Before Driving
Handle fuel only outdoors. not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
Wipe up spills immediately. some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
1. Park with the driver’s side closest If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
to the gas pump. even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
2. To open the fuel fill door, push vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
down on the lever located to the system. The system helps keep
left of the driver’s seat. fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
TETHER problem, consult your dealer.
FUEL FILL CAP

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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on Opening and Closing the Hood
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may come on (see page
247 ).
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until

it latches.
To Open the Hood: 2. Put your fingers under the front

1. Park the vehicle, and set the edge of the hood near the center.
parking brake. Pull the hood Slide your hand to the left until
release handle located under the you feel the hood latch handle.
lower left corner of the dashboard. Push this handle up to release it.
The hood will pop up slightly. Lift up the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,

or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
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Oil Check
Before Driving
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK LOWER MARK
(orange handle)
Lift the hood up most of the way. Wait a few minutes after turning the 4. Remove the dipstick again, and
The hydraulic supports will lift it up engine off before you check the oil. check the level. It should be
the rest of the way and hold it up. between the upper and lower
1. Remove the dipstick (orange marks.
To close the hood, lower the hood to handle).
about a foot (30 cm) above the If it is near or below the lower mark,
fender, then firmly press down on 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean see Adding Oil on page 201 .
the front edge of the hood. Make cloth or paper towel.
sure it is securely latched.
3. Insert it all the way back in its hole.
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Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner’s Maintenance

Checks on page 193 for information
MAX RESERVE TANK about checking other items on your
vehicle.
MIN
Look at the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 206 for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
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Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy Always drive in the highest gear

Always maintain your vehicle possible.
according to the maintenance
schedule. See Owner’s Try to maintain a constant speed.
Maintenance Checks (see page Every time you slow down and
193 ). speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel. Use cruise control when
For example, an underinflated tire appropriate.
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more fuel. Combine several short trips into
Before Driving
one.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds The air conditioning puts an extra
weight and rolling resistance. load on the engine which makes it
Frequent cleaning helps your fuel use more fuel. Use the fresh-air
mileage and reduces the chance of ventilation when possible.
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid

acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more fuel.
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifying your vehicle, or installing Before installing any accessory:

some non-Honda accessories, can
make your vehicle unsafe. Before Improper accessories or Make sure the accessory does not
you make any modifications or add modifications can affect your obscure any lights, or interfere
any accessories, be sure to read the vehicle’s handling, stability, and with proper vehicle operation or
following information. performance, and cause a performance.
crash in which you can be hurt
Accessories or killed. Be sure electronic accessories do
Your dealer has Honda accessories not overload electrical circuits
that allow you to personalize your Follow all instructions in this (see page 252 ) or interfere with
vehicle. These accessories have owner’s manual regarding proper operation.
been designed and approved for your accessories and modifications.
vehicle, and are covered by warranty. Before installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
Although non-Honda accessories When properly installed, cellular contact your dealer for assistance.
may fit on your vehicle, they may not phones, alarms, two-way radios, and If possible, have your dealer
meet factory specifications, and low-powered audio systems should inspect the final installation.
could adversely affect your vehicle’s not interfere with your vehicle’s
handling and stability. computer controlled systems, such Do not install accessories on the
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes. side pillars or across the rear
windows. In these areas,
accessories may interfere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
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Accessories and Modifications
Modifying Your Vehicle Larger or smaller wheels and tires

Removing parts from your vehicle, can interfere with the operation of
or replacing components with your vehicle’s anti-lock brakes and
aftermarket components could other systems.
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, and reliability. Modifying your steering wheel or
any other part of your vehicle’s
Some examples are: safety features can make the
Lowering the vehicle with an systems ineffective.
aftermarket suspension kit that
Before Driving
significantly reduces ground If you plan to modify your vehicle,
clearance can allow the consult your dealer.
undercarriage to hit speed bumps
or other raised objects, which
could cause the airbags to deploy.
Raising your vehicle with an

aftermarket suspension kit can
affect the handling and stability.
Aftermarket wheels, because they

are a universal design, can cause
excessive stress on suspension
components.
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Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient

DOOR POCKET CONSOLE COMPARTMENT storage areas:
CENTER POCKET
Glove box
Door pockets
Seat-back pockets
Trunk
Center pocket
Console compartment
Roof-rack (if installed)
However, carrying too much cargo

or improperly storing it can affect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsafe. Before carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
following pages.
TRUNK SEAT-BACK POCKET GLOVE BOX
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Carrying Cargo
Load Limits [The placard is on the driver’s step 4.

The maximum load for your vehicle doorjamb.]
is 850 lbs (395 kg). This figure 6. If your vehicle will be towing a
includes the total weight of all 2. Determine the combined weight trailer, load from your trailer will
occupants, cargo, and accessories, of the driver and passengers that be transferred to your vehicle.
and the tongue load if you are towing will be riding in your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
a trailer. how this reduces the available
3. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity of
the driver and passengers from your vehicle (see page 182 ).
850 pounds or 395 kilograms.
Before Driving
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and 4. The resulting figure equals the
stability and cause a crash in available amount of cargo and
which you can be hurt or killed. luggage load capacity.
For example, if the maximum load
Follow all load limits and other is 850 lbs and there will be five 150
loading guidelines in this lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
manual. amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 100 lbs.
(850 − 750 (5 × 150) = 100 lbs.)
Steps for determining correct load
limit: 5. Determine the combined weight
1. Locate the statement, ‘‘the of luggage and cargo being loaded
combined weight of occupants and on the vehicle. That weight may
cargo should never exceed 850 not safely exceed the available
lbs’’ on your vehicle’s placard. cargo and luggage load capacity in
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Carrying Cargo
In addition, the total weight of the If you carry large items that Carrying Items in the Passenger
vehicle, all passengers and prevent you from closing the trunk Compartment
accessories must not exceed the lid, exhaust gas can enter the Store or secure all items that could
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating passenger area. To avoid the be thrown around and hurt
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight possibility of carbon monoxide someone during a crash.
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label poisoning, follow the instructions
on the driver’s doorjamb. on page 49 . Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf. They can block your
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk or on If you carry any items on a roof view and be thrown around the
a Roof Rack rack, be sure the total weight of vehicle during a crash.
Distribute cargo evenly on the the rack and the items does not
floor of the trunk, placing the exceed 165 lbs (75 kg). Be sure items placed on the floor
heaviest items on the bottom and behind the front seats cannot roll
as far forward as possible. Tie If you use an accessory roof rack, under the seats and interfere with
down items that could be thrown the roof rack weight limit may be the driver’s ability to operate the
about the vehicle during a crash or lower. Refer to the information that pedals or the seat.
sudden stop. came with your roof rack.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving so that someone in the
passenger seat can avoid injuries
to their knees in a crash or a
sudden stop.
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Carrying Cargo
Air Intake Do not spill any liquids over the air Air Vent in the Trunk
intake or put any small foreign
AIR INTAKE objects in it. This may damage the AIR VENT
IMA battery and the power control
unit.
Before Driving
The air intake for the IMA battery Air used to cool the IMA battery is
and electronics is located on top of vented into the right side of the
the trunk panel. Do not block this air trunk. Do not leave perishable items
intake; it may cause the IMA battery near this vent.
and the power control unit to
overheat, causing the IMA system to
shut down. It will start working again
after it cools.
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Driving
This section gives you tips on Preparing to Drive ......................... 166

starting the engine under various Starting the Engine........................ 167
conditions, and how to operate the Automatic Transmission............... 168
manual and automatic transmissions. Shift Lever Position
It also includes important Indicators ................................ 168
information on parking your vehicle, Shifting ........................................ 168
the braking system, the traction Engine Speed Limiter ............... 170
control system, and facts you need if Shift Lock Release ..................... 171
you are planning to tow a trailer. Parking ............................................ 175
Braking System.............................. 176
Brake System Design................ 176
Brake Wear Indicators .............. 176
Driving
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ............ 177
Activating the Anti-lock
Brakes ................................. 177
ABS Indicator ......................... 177
Traction Control System............... 179
TCS Off Switch .......................... 180
TCS Activation Indicator .......... 180
TCS Indicator ............................. 180
Towing a Trailer ............................ 182
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks 6. Check the seat adjustment (see 11. When you start the engine, check
and adjustments before you drive pages 86 to 88 ). the gauges and indicators in the
your vehicle. instrument panel (see pages 54 to
7. Check the adjustment of the 69 ).
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, inside and outside mirrors (see
and outside lights are clean and pages 89 and 90 ).
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice. 8. Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page 76 ).
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
9. Make sure the doors are securely
3. Check that the trunk is fully closed and locked.
closed.
10. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
4. Visually check the tires. If a tire your passengers have fastened
looks low, use a gauge to check its their seat belts (see page 16 ).
pressure.
5. Check that any items you may be

carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
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Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key to the 6. If the engine fails to start, press
START (III) position. Do not hold the accelerator pedal all the way
2. In cold weather, turn off all the key in START (III) for more down and hold it there while
electrical accessories to reduce than 15 seconds at a time. If the starting to clear flooding. Return
the drain on the battery. engine does not start right away, to step 5 if the engine does not
pause for at least 10 seconds start.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in before trying again.
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
The engine is harder to start in cold

The immobilizer system protects your weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly- altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
Driving
coded key (or other device) is used, the meters) adds to this problem.
engine’s f uel system is disabled. See
Immobilizer System on page 78 .
5. If the engine does not start within

15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
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Automatic Transmission
Shift Lever Position Indicators If the malfunction indicator lamp To shift from any position, press the
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’ release button on the side of the
indicator, there is a problem with the shift lever to move it. You cannot
automatic transmission control shift out of Park when the ignition
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and switch is in the LOCK (0) or
have the transmission checked by ACCESSORY position (I).
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shift from: Do this:
Shifting P to R Press the brake pedal and
press the release button.
SHIFT LEVER R to P
N to R Press the release button.
D3 to 2
These indicators between the tacho- 2 to 1
meter and speedometer show which 1 to 2
position the shift lever is in. 2 to D3
D3 to D
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a D to N Move the lever.
few seconds when you turn the D to D3
ignition switch to ON (II). If it N to D
flashes while driving (in any shift RELEASE BUTTON R to N
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
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Park (P) − This position mechani- Reverse (R) − Press the brake Drive (D3) −This position is similar
cally locks the transmission. Use pedal and press the release button to to D, except only the first three
Park whenever you are turning off or shift from Park to Reverse. To shift gears are selected instead of all five.
starting the engine. To shift out of from Reverse to Neutral, come to a Use D3 when towing a trailer in hilly
Park, you must press on the brake complete stop and then shift. terrain, or to provide engine braking
pedal and have your foot off the when going down a steep hill. D3 can
accelerator pedal. Press the release Neutral (N) − Use Neutral if you also keep the transmission from
button on the side of the shift lever need to restart a stalled engine, or if cycling between third and fourth
to move it. it is necessary to stop briefly with gears in stop-and-go driving.
the engine idling. Shift to the Park
If you have done all of the above and position if you need to leave your
still cannot move the lever out of vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Driving
Park, see Shift Lock Release on Press on the brake pedal when you
page 171 . are moving the shift lever from
Neutral to another gear.
You must also press the release
button to shift into Park. To avoid Drive (D) − Use this position for
transmission damage, come to a your normal driving. The
complete stop before shifting into transmission automatically selects a
Park. The shift lever must be in Park suitable gear for the vehicle speed
before you can remove the key from and acceleration. You may notice the
the ignition switch. transmission shifting up at higher
speeds when the engine is cold. This
helps the engine warm up faster.
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Second (2) − This position locks First (1) − To shift from Second to Engine Speed Limiter
the transmission in second gear. It First, press the release button on the If you exceed the maximum speed
does not downshift to first gear side of the shift lever. This position for the gear you are in, the engine
when you come to a stop. locks the transmission in first gear. speed will enter into the tachometer’s
By upshifting and downshifting red zone. If this occurs, you may feel
Use Second gear: through 1, 2, D3, and D, you can the engine cut in and out. This is
operate this transmission much like caused by a limiter in the engine’s
For more power when climbing. a manual transmission without a computer controls. The engine will
clutch pedal. run normally when you reduce the
To increase engine braking when RPM below the red zone.
going down steep hills.
For starting out on a slippery

surface or in deep snow.
To help reduce wheel spin.
When driving downhill with a

trailer.
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Shift Lock Release COVER 4. Insert the key in the Shift Lock
This allows you to move the shift Release slot.
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release
button does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition

switch.
Driving
3. Put a cloth on the edge of the Shift
Lock Release slot cover next to
the shift lever. Use a small flat-
tipped screwdriver or finger nail
file to remove the cover. Carefully
pry off the edge of the cover.
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If you need to use the Shift Lock

RELEASE Release, it means your vehicle is
BUTTON
developing a problem. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT
5. Push down on the key while you

press the release button on the
shift lever and move the shift lever
out of Park to Neutral.
6. Remove the key from the Shift

Lock Release slot, then reinstall
the cover. Make sure the notch on
the cover is on the left side.
Depress the brake pedal and
restart the engine.
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Auto Idle Stop The engine restarts when you During Auto Idle Stop, the IMA
Your vehicle has an auto idle stop release the brake pedal. Even while charge and power brake vacuum
system. After your vehicle comes to you are pressing down on the brake reserve is monitored by the system.
a halt, the engine shuts off pedal, the engine restarts if the If the vacuum reserve drops below
automatically if all the following conditions below are met. an optimal level, the engine will
conditions are met. restart to replenish the vacuum
You move the shift lever from N to supply. If the IMA charge drops
The vehicle speed is over 8 mph R, or from D3 to 2nd. below an optimal level, the engine
(12 km/h) before the vehicle You step on the accelerator pedal. will restart to recharge the IMA
comes to a stop. battery.
The engine coolant is nearly up to
normal operating temperature. The auto idle stop system may not
Driving
The shift lever is in D, D3 or N. work if the temperature of the IMA
You are pressing on the brake battery is extremely high or
pedal. extremely low.
You are not pressing on the
accelerator pedal. While the auto idle stop system is
The IMA battery is charged working, the auto idle stop indicator
enough to operate the system. blinks (see page 174 ).
Fan speed − lower fan speeds, in
either AUTO or manual modes.
Outside temperature is between
10 − 100 degrees F.
The front window defroster is off.
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator A beeper sounds if you open the

driver’s door when the auto idle stop
AUTO IDLE STOP INDICATOR system is activated. After you open
the door during the auto idle stop
and the engine starts, the beeper
also sounds even when the auto idle
stop system is off. Close the door to
turn the beeper off.
This indicator blinks after the auto

idle stop system stops the engine.
While the indicator is blinking, you
can restart the engine with the
ignition switch when the shift lever
is in N, not D.
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Parking
Always use the parking brake when Parking Tips If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn
you park your vehicle. Make sure Make sure the windows are closed. the front wheels away from the
the parking brake is set firmly or curb.
your vehicle may roll if it is parked Turn off the lights.
on an incline. If the vehicle is facing downhill,
Place any packages, valuables, etc., turn the front wheels toward the
Set the parking brake before you put in the trunk or take them with you. curb.
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting Lock the doors with the key or the Make sure the parking brake is
pressure on the parking mechanism remote transmitter. fully released before driving away.
in the transmission. Check the indicator on the Driving with the parking brake
instrument panel to verify that the partially set can overheat or
Driving
security system is set. damage the rear brakes.
Never park over dry leaves, tall

grass, or other flammable
materials. They may catch fire
because of the extreme heat of the
three-way catalytic converter.
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Braking System
Your vehicle is equipped with disc Check the brakes after driving Braking System Design
brakes. A power assist helps reduce through deep water. Apply the The hydraulic system that operates
the effort needed on the brake pedal. brakes moderately to see if they feel the brakes has two separate circuits.
The ABS helps you retain steering normal. If not, apply them gently and Each circuit works diagonally across
control when braking very hard. frequently until they do. Be extra the vehicle (the left-front brake is
cautious in your driving. connected with the right-rear brake,
Put your foot on the brake pedal only etc.). If one circuit should develop a
when you intend to brake. Resting problem, you will still have braking
your foot on the pedal keeps the at two wheels.
brakes applied lightly, builds up heat,
increases wear and reduces their Brake Wear Indicators
effectiveness. It also keeps your If the brake pads need replacing, you
brake lights on all the time, will hear a distinctive, metallic
confusing drivers behind you. screeching sound when you apply
the brake pedal. If you do not have
Constant application of the brakes the brake pads replaced, they will
when going down a long hill builds screech all the time. It is normal for
up heat and reduces their effective- the brakes to occasionally squeal or
ness. Use the engine to assist the squeak when you apply them.
brakes by taking your foot off the
accelerator and downshifting to a
lower gear.
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Activating the Anti-lock Brakes ABS Indicator

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake If the ABS indicator comes on, the
helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and anti-lock function of the braking
locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is system has shut down. The brakes
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly still work like a conventional system,
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumping the brakes. On dry but without anti-lock. You should
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on have your dealer inspect your vehicle
the brake pedal very hard before the as soon as possible.
The ABS also balances the front-to- ABS activates. However, you may
rear braking distribution according feel the ABS activate immediately if If the ABS indicator and the brake
to vehicle loading. you are trying to stop on snow or ice. system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is fully
Driving
You should never pump the brake pedal; released, the front-to-rear braking
this defeats the purpose of the ABS. distribution system may also be shut
Let the ABS work for you by always down.
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal as you steer away from
the hazard. This is sometimes
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
steering control during braking. The TCS indicator will come on

ABS INDICATOR along with the ABS indicator.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from changing direction
abruptly, such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather
conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of

stability. Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
Test your brakes as instructed on or sharp steering wheel movement
page 261 . If the brakes feel normal, can still cause your vehicle to veer
drive slowly and have your vehicle into oncoming traffic or off the road.
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking A vehicle with ABS may require a
which could cause the rear wheels to longer distance to stop on loose or
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
control. snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
Important Safety Reminders distance between vehicles under
ABS does not reduce the time or those conditions.
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle. It only helps with the
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Traction Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with a The TCS indicator (see page 56 )

TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
traction control system (TCS) to and the TCS activation indicator
assist you in maintaining traction come on and stay on when there is a
while driving slowly on loose or problem with the TCS.
slippery surfaces.
You should still install winter tires on
TCS monitors the speed of all four your vehicle during the winter. Make
wheels. When it senses a front wheel sure to use the same size originally
losing traction, it applies braking to supplied with the vehicle. Exercise
that wheel. The TCS Activation the same caution in winter driving as
indicator flashes when this occurs. you would if your vehicle was not
TCS INDICATOR equipped with TCS.
Driving
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does When starting out or driving on a On Canadian model
not control your vehicle’s whole loose or slippery road surface, you Driving with the compact spare tire
braking system and cannot prevent may notice that the vehicle does not installed (see page 236 ) may
skidding if you enter a corner too respond to the accelerator in the activate the TCS. You should turn off
fast. It is still your responsibility to same way it does at other times. This the system.
drive at reasonable speeds and to is a sign TCS is activating. You will
leave a sufficient margin of safety. see the TCS Activation indicator
light flash.
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TCS Off Switch TCS Activation Indicator TCS Indicator

When you turn the ignition switch to If this indicator comes on while you
the ON(II) position, this indicator are driving, stop your vehicle in a
comes on for a few seconds and then safe place, turn the engine off and
goes off. restart it. If the indicator stays on, or
comes on again while you are driving,
This indicator stays on; contact your dealer to have the
When the TCS is off. vehicle serviced. The TCS does not
When there is something wrong work when the indicator is on. The
with the TCS. vehicle is drivable even when the
indicator is on.
This indicator blinks while the TCS
TCS OFF SWITCH is working to prevent wheelspin. Occasionally, the indicator comes on
momentarily even when there is
Push the TCS Off switch to turn the nothing wrong with the TCS.
TCS off. Push the switch again to
turn the TCS on. The TCS does not
turn off while the TCS activation
indicator is blinking.
The TCS turns on each time you

start the engine.
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The TCS indicator and the ABS

indicator are on when there is
something wrong with the anti-lock
brake system (see ABS Indicator
on page 177 ).
The TCS indicator and the brake

system indicator are on when there
is something wrong with the brake
system (see Brake System
Indicator on page 54 ).
Driving
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Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle has been designed to Load Limits

primarily carry passengers and their
cargo. You can also use it to tow a
trailer if you carefully observe the
load limits, use the proper equipment,
and follow the guidelines in this
section.
Exceeding any load limit or

improperly loading your vehicle
and trailer can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt
or killed. Total Trailer Weight: The Tongue Load: The weight that
maximum allowable weight of the the tongue of a fully-loaded trailer
Check the loading of your trailer and everthing in or on it puts on the hitch should be
vehicle and trailer carefully must not exceed 1,000 lbs (450 kg). approximately 10 percent of the
before starting to drive. Towing a load that is too heavy total trailer weight. Too much
can seriously affect your vehicle’s tongue load reduces front-tire
handling and performance. It can traction and steering control. Too
also damage the engine and little tongue load can make the
drivetrain. trailer unstable and cause it to
sway.
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Towing a Trailer
To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating Checking Loads
start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): The best way to confirm that vehicle
load toward the front of the trailer The maximum allowable weight of and trailer weights are within limits
and 40 percent toward the rear, then the vehicle axles is: is to have them checked at a public
re-adjust the load as needed. scale.
2,390 Ibs (1,085 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating on the front axle Using a suitable scale or a special
(GVWR): 2,095 Ibs (950 kg) tongue load gauge, check the tongue
The maximum allowable weight of on the rear axle load the first time you set up a
the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, towing combination (a fully-loaded
and the tongue is: vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
Driving
4,453 lbs (2,020 kg) change.
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Towing a Trailer
Towing Equipment and Hitches Trailer Brakes

Accessories Any hitch used on your vehicle must Honda recommends that any trailer
Towing can require a variety of be properly bolted to the underbody. having a total weight of 1,000 lbs
equipment, depending on the size of (450 kg) or more be equipped with
your trailer, how it will be used, how Safety Chains its own electric or surge-type brakes.
much load you are towing, and Always use safety chains when you
where you tow. tow a trailer. Make sure the chains If you choose electric brakes, be
are secured to the trailer and hitch, sure they are electrically actuated.
Discuss your needs with your trailer and that they cross under the tongue Do not attempt to tap into your
sales or rental agency, and follow the and can catch the trailer if it vehicle’s hydraulic system. No
guidelines in the rest of this section. becomes unhitched. Leave enough matter how successful it may seem,
Also make sure that all equipment is slack to allow the trailer to turn any attempt to attach trailer brakes
properly installed and that it meets corners easily, but do not let the to your vehicle’s hydraulic system
federal, state, province, and local chains drag on the ground. will lower braking effectiveness and
regulations. create a potential hazard.
See your trailer dealer for more

information on installing electric
brakes.
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Towing a Trailer
Trailer Lights Additional Towing Equipment Ask your trailer sales or rental
Trailer lights and equipment must Many states and Canadian provinces agency if any other items are
comply with federal, state, and local require special outside mirrors when recommended or required for your
regulations. Check with your local towing a trailer. Even if they don’t, towing situation.
recreational vehicle dealer for the you should install special mirrors if
requirements in your area, and use you cannot clearly see behind you, or
only equipment designed for your if the trailer creates a blind spot.
vehicle.
Since lighting and wiring vary by

trailer type and brand, you should
have a qualified technician install a
Driving
suitable connector between the
vehicle and the trailer. Improper
equipment or installation can cause
damage to your vehicle’s electrical
system and affect your vehicle
warranty.
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Towing a Trailer
Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Towing Speeds and Gears
When preparing to tow, and before properly inflated (see page 220 ), Drive slower than normal in all
driving away, be sure to check the and the trailer tires and spare are driving situations, and obey posted
following: trailer maker. speed limits for vehicles with trailers.
If you have an automatic
The vehicle has been properly Driving Safely With a Trailer transmission, use D position when
serviced, and the tires, brakes, The added weight, length, and towing a trailer on level roads. D3 is
suspension, cooling system, and height of a trailer will affect your the proper shift lever position to use
lights are in good operating vehicle’s handling and performance, when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
condition. so driving with a trailer requires (See ‘‘Driving on Hills’’ in the next
some special driving skills and column for additional gear
All weights and loads are within techniques. information.)
limits (see pages 182 and 183 ).
For your safety and the safety of
The hitch, safety chains, and any others, take time to practice driving
other attachments are secure. maneuvers before heading for the
open road, and follow the guidelines
All items in or on the trailer are below.
properly secured and cannot shift
while you drive.
The lights and brakes on your

vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
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Towing a Trailer
Making Turns and Braking If you must stop when facing uphill, Backing Up
Make turns more slowly and wider use the foot brake or parking brake. Always drive slowly and have
than normal. The trailer tracks a Do not try to hold the vehicle in someone guide you when backing up.
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it place by pressing on the accelerator, Grip the bottom of the steering
can hit or run over something the as this can cause the automatic wheel; then turn the wheel to the left
vehicle misses. Allow more time and transmission to overheat. to get the trailer to move to the left,
distance for braking. Do not brake or and turn the wheel right to move the
turn suddenly as this could cause the When driving down hills, reduce trailer to the right.
trailer to jackknife or turn over. your speed, and shift down to 2nd
gear. Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and Parking
Driving on Hills remember, it will take longer to slow Follow all normal precautions when
When climbing hills, closely watch down and stop when towing a trailer. parking, including firmly setting the
Driving
your temperature gauge. If it nears parking brake and putting the
the red (hot) mark, turn the air Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting transmission in Park. Also, place
conditioning off, reduce speed and, if Crosswinds and air turbulence wheel chocks at each of the trailer’s
necessary, pull to the side of the caused by passing trucks can disrupt tires.
road to let the engine cool. your steering and cause trailer
swaying. When being passed by a
If the automatic transmission shifts large vehicle, keep a constant speed,
frequently while going up a hill, shift and steer straight ahead. Do not try
to D3. to make quick steering or braking
corrections.
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Maintenance
This section explains why it is Maintenance Safety ....................... 190 Recommended Tire Pressure .. 220
important to keep your vehicle well Maintenance Schedule .................. 191 Tire Inspection ........................... 221
maintained and how to follow basic Servicing Your Vehicle ............. 192 Tire Maintenance ...................... 221
maintenance safety precautions. Owner’s Maintenance Tire Rotation .............................. 222
Checks .................................... 193 Replacing Tires and Wheels .... 222
This section also includes Normal Conditions .................... 194 Wheels and Tires ....................... 223
Maintenance Schedules for normal Severe Conditions ...................... 195 Winter Driving ........................... 223
driving and severe driving conditions, Maintenance Record ..................... 196 Snow Tires .............................. 223
a Maintenance Record, and instruc- Fluid Locations............................... 200 Tire Chains ............................. 224
tions for simple maintenance tasks Adding Engine Oil ......................... 201 Checking the Battery .................... 225
you may want to take care of Recommended Engine Oil........ 201 Vehicle Storage .............................. 226
yourself. Synthetic Oil ............................... 202
Engine Oil Additives ................. 202
If you have the skills and tools to per- Changing the Oil and Filter .......... 203
Maintenance
form more complex maintenance Windshield Washers ..................... 205
tasks on your vehicle, you may want Engine Coolant ............................... 206
to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission Fluid ........................ 208
page 275 for information on how to Brake Fluid ..................................... 209
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. Timing Belt ..................................... 209
Lights .............................................. 210
Seat Belts ........................................ 216
Driver’s Floor Mat ......................... 216
Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 216
Wiper Blades .................................. 217
Tires ................................................ 219
Inflation Guidelines ................... 219
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Maintenance Safety
All service items not detailed in this

section should be performed by a
certified technician or other qualified Improperly maintaining this Failure to properly follow
mechanic. vehicle or failing to correct a maintenance instructions and
problem before driving can precautions can cause you to
Important Safety Precautions cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
To eliminate potential hazards, read be seriously hurt or killed.
the instructions before you begin, Always follow the procedures
and make sure you have the tools Always follow the inspection, and precautions in this owner’s
and skills required. maintenance recommendations, manual.
Make sure your vehicle is parked and schedules in this owner’s
on level ground, the parking brake manual.
is set, and the engine is off. Some of the most important safety
To clean parts, use a commercially precautions are given here. However,
available degreaser or parts Potential Vehicle Hazards we cannot warn you of every
cleaner, not gasoline. Carbon Monoxide poison conceivable hazard that can arise in
To reduce the possibility of fire or from engine exhaust. Be sure performing maintenance. Only you
explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, there is adequate ventilation can decide whether or not you
and flames away from the battery whenever you operate the should perform a given task.
and all fuel-related parts. engine.
Wear eye protection and Burns from hot parts. Let the
protective clothing when engine and exhaust system cool
working near the battery or before touching any parts.
when using compressed air. Injury from moving parts. Do
not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
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Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule assumes Which Schedule to Follow Trailer towing, driving with a
you will use your vehicle as normal Service your vehicle according to the loaded roof top carrier, or driving
transportation for passengers and time and mileage periods on one of in mountainous conditions.
their possessions. You should also the Maintenance Schedules on the
follow these recommendations: following pages. Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s U.S. Owners − Follow the
load limit. This puts excess stress Maintenance Schedule for Severe
on the engine, brakes, and many Conditions if you drive your vehicle
other vehicle parts. The load limit MAINLY under one or more of the If you only OCCASIONALLY drive
is shown on the tire information following conditions. under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
label on the driver’s doorjamb. should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) Maintenance Schedule.
Operate your vehicle on per trip or, in freezing
Maintenance
reasonable roads within the legal temperatures, driving less than 10 Canadian Owners − Follow the
speed limit. miles (16 km) per trip. Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Conditions.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a Driving in extremely hot [over
distance of several miles 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
(kilometers).
Used primarily as a delivery
Always use unleaded gasoline with vehicle or taxi that is driven
the proper octane rating (see page mostly in stop-and-go traffic and/
152 ). or parked with the engine idling.
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Servicing Your Vehicle We recommend the use of Honda According to state and federal
Your authorized dealer knows your parts and fluids whenever you have regulations, failure to perform
vehicle best and can provide maintenance done. maintenance on the items marked
competent, efficient service. with ＃ will not void your emissions
However, service at a dealer is not U.S. Vehicles: warranties. However, all
mandatory to keep your warranties Maintenance, replacement, or maintenance services should be
in effect. Maintenance may be done repair of emissions control performed at the recommended time
by any qualified service facility or devices and systems may be done or mileage period to ensure long-
skilled person to keep your by any automotive repair term reliability.
warranties in effect. Keep all the establishment or individual using
receipts as proof of completion, and parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA
have the person who does the work standards.
fill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet for
more information.
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks Brakes − Check the fluid level

You should check the following monthly. See page 209 .
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform Tires − Check the tire pressure
any check, turn to the appropriate monthly. Examine the tread for
page listed. wear and foreign objects. See page
219 .
Engine oil level − Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See Lights − Check the operation of
page 155 . the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
Engine coolant level − Check the and license plate lights monthly.
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 156 .
Maintenance
Automatic transmission − Check
the fluid level monthly. See pages
208 − 209 .
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month
Replace engine oil Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 222 ) Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
Check parking brake adjustment

Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system＃
Fuel lines and connections＃
Check expiration date for IMS bottle＊1
Inspect drive belts Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Replace automatic transmission fluid＊2
Inspect idle speed Inspect every 165,000 miles (264,000 km)
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
＃: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 192 .
＊1: U.S. only
＊2: Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
km x 1,000 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240
Check engine oil and coolant Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check tires Check inflation and condition once a month
Replace engine oil and oil filter Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 222 ) Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Check front and rear brakes
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Exhaust system＃
Fuel lines and connections＃
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Check expiration date for IMS bottle＊1
Inspect drive belt Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Replace dust and pollen filter＊2
Replace air cleaner element Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Replace automatic transmission fluid＊3
Inspect idle speed Inspect every 165,000 miles (264,000 km)
Replace timing belt＃＊4, and inspect water pump Every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or every 7 years, whichever comes first
Replace engine coolant 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace brake fluid Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
＃: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 192 .
＊1: U.S. only
＊2: See dust and pollen filter on page 216 for replacement information under special driving conditions.
＊3: Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
＊4: See timing belt on page 209 for replacement information under special driving conditions.
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Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules)
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 194 ) or severe
conditions (page 195 ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
3,750 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km 22,250 mi Signature or dealer stamp mi/km
6,000 km 36,000 km
Date Date
5,000 mi mi/km 25,000 mi mi/km

8,000 km 40,000 km
Date Date
7,500 mi mi/km 26,250 mi mi/km

12,000 km 42,000 km
Date Date
10,000 mi mi/km 30,000 mi mi/km

16,000 km 48,000 km
Date Date
11,250 mi mi/km 33,750 mi mi/km

18,000 km 54,000 km
Date Date
15,000 mi mi/km 35,000 mi mi/km

24,000 km 56,000 km
Date Date
18,750 mi mi/km 37,500 mi mi/km

30,000 km 60,000 km
Date Date
20,000 mi mi/km 40,000 mi mi/km

32,000 km 64,000 km
Date Date
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66,000 km 102,000 km
Date Date
45,000 mi mi/km 65,000 mi mi/km

72,000 km 104,000 km
Date Date
48,750 mi mi/km 67,500 mi mi/km

78,000 km 108,000 km
Date Date
50,000 mi mi/km 70,000 mi mi/km

80,000 km 112,000 km
Date Date
52,500 mi mi/km 71,250 mi mi/km

84,000 km 114,000 km
Maintenance
Date Date
55,000 mi mi/km 75,000 mi mi/km

88,000 km 120,000 km
Date Date
56,250 mi mi/km 78,750 mi mi/km

90,000 km 126,000 km
Date Date
60,000 mi mi/km 80,000 mi mi/km

96,000 km 128,000 km
Date Date
CONTINUED
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132,000 km 162,000 km
Date Date
85,000 mi mi/km 105,000 mi mi/km

136,000 km 168,000 km
Date Date
86,250 mi mi/km 108,750 mi mi/km

138,000 km 174,000 km
Date Date
90,000 mi mi/km 110,000 mi mi/km

144,000 km 176,000 km
Date Date
93,750 mi mi/km 112,500 mi mi/km

150,000 km 180,000 km
Date Date
95,000 mi mi/km 115,000 mi mi/km

152,000 km 184,000 km
Date Date
97,500 mi mi/km 116,250 mi mi/km

156,000 km 186,000 km
Date Date
100,000 mi mi/km 120,000 mi mi/km

166,000 km 192,000 km
Date Date
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198,000 km 228,000 km
Date Date
125,000 mi mi/km 145,000 mi mi/km

200,000 km 232,000 km
Date Date
127,500 mi mi/km 146,250 mi mi/km

204,000 km 234,000 km
Date Date
130,000 mi mi/km 150,000 mi mi/km

208,000 km 240,000 km
Date Date
131,250 mi mi/km
210,000 km
Maintenance
Date
135,000 mi mi/km
216,000 km
Date
138,750 mi mi/km
222,000 km
Date
140,000 mi mi/km
224,000 km
Date
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Fluid Locations
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BRAKE FLUID
(Orange loop) (Gray cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
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Adding Engine Oil
Install the engine oil fill cap, and Recommended Engine Oil
tighten it securely. Wait a few Oil is a major contributor to your
minutes, and recheck the oil level. engine’s performance and longevity.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
could damage the engine. detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
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fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
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Adding Engine Oil
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred The oil viscosity or weight is Synthetic Oil
5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is provided on the container’s label. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
highly recommended that you use 5W-20 oil is formulated for year- it meets the same requirements
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for round protection of your Honda to given for a conventional motor oil, it
optimum engine protection. Make improve cold weather starting and displays the API Certification Seal
sure the API Certification Seal says fuel economy. and it is the proper weight. You must
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ follow the oil and filter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
Engine Oil Additives

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect your engine’s or transmission’s
performance and durability.
Ambient Temperature
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Always change the oil and filter OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER
3. Remove the oil filter and let the
according to the recommendations in remaining oil drain. A special
the maintenance schedule. The oil wrench (available from your
and filter collect contaminants that dealer) is required.
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires

special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have 2. Open the hood and remove the
Maintenance
this maintenance done by a skilled engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
mechanic. drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
1. Run the engine until it reaches into an appropriate container.
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
OIL FILTER 6. Refill the engine with the recom-

mended oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
Engine oil change capacity harmf ul to the environment. If you
(including filter): change your own oil, please dispose of
4.5 US qt (4.3 ) the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
Start the engine. The oil pressure or dump it on the ground.
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.
4. Install a new oil filter according to 8. Let the engine run for several
the instructions that come with it. minutes, then check the drain bolt
Make sure to clean off any dirt and oil filter for leaks.
and dust on the connecting
surface of a new oil filter. 9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for
several minutes, then check the oil
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, level on the dipstick. If necessary,
then reinstall the drain bolt. add more oil.
Tighten it to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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Windshield Washers
Check the level in the windshield LEVEL GAUGE

washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal use.
Check the reservoir’s fluid level by

removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Canadian model: The low washer level

indicator will come on when the level
is low (see page 59 ).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality

windshield washer fluid. This
Maintenance
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather. Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
When you refill the reservoir, clean windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
the edges of the windshield wiper can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
blades with windshield washer fluid a vinegar/water solution can damage
on a clean cloth. This will help to the windshield washer pump. Use only
condition the blade edges. commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not

available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a Removing the radiator cap
temporary replacement. Make sure it while the engine is hot can
is a high-quality coolant cause the coolant to spray out,
recommended for aluminum engines. seriously scalding you.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion, Always let the engine and
causing the cooling system to radiator cool down before
malfunction or fail. Have the cooling removing the radiator cap.
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
RESERVE TANK possible.
If the coolant level in the reserve If the reserve tank is completely

tank is at or below the MIN line, add empty, you should also check the
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. coolant level in the radiator.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Always use Honda All Season
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
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Engine Coolant
4. The coolant level should be up to 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
the base of the filler neck. Add Fill it to halfway between the MAX
coolant if it is low. and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Pour the coolant slowly and
carefully so you do not spill. Clean Do not add any rust inhibitors or
up any spill immediately; it could other additives to your vehicle’s
damage components in the engine cooling system. They may not be
compartment. compatible with the coolant or
engine components.
5. Put the radiator cap back on and
RADIATOR CAP tighten it.
1. Make sure the engine and radiator
Maintenance
are cool.
2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling

system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
3. Remove the radiator cap by

pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.
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Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission 5. If the level is below the lower

mark, remove the fill plug and add
DIPSTICK fluid into the tube to bring it to the
upper mark.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully

UPPER MARK so you do not spill any. Clean up
LOWER MARK any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1

(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
3. Insert the dipstick all the way into it’s not available, you may use a
Check the fluid level with the engine the transmission. DEXRON III automatic
at normal operating temperature. transmission fluid as a temporary
Make sure the rubber cap fits in replacement. However, continued
1. Park the vehicle on level ground. the dipstick guide and the dipstick use can affect the shift quality. Have
Shut off the engine. is down all the way. the transmission flushed and refilled
with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) 4. Remove the dipstick and check convenient.
from the transmission, and wipe it the fluid level. It should be
with a clean cloth. between the upper and lower
marks.
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Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid, Timing Belt
To thoroughly flush the transmission, Brake Fluid Timing Belt

the technician should drain and refill The timing belt should be replaced
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic MAX at the intervals shown in the
Transmission Fluid), then drive the maintenance schedule. Replace the
vehicle for a short distance. Do this belt at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) if
three times. Then drain and refill the you regularly drive your vehicle in
transmission a final time. one or more of these conditions:
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back In very high temperatures
into the transmission. (over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
The transmission should be drained (under −20°F, −29°C).
and refilled with new fluid according MIN Frequently tow a trailer.
to the time and distance recommen-
Maintenance
dations in the maintenance schedule. The fluid level should be between
the MIN and MAX marks on the side
If you are not sure how to add fluid, of the reservoir. If the level is at or
contact your dealer. below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.
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Lights
Headlight Aiming Replacing a Headlight Bulb

The headlights were properly aimed Your vehicle has two bulbs on each
when your vehicle was new. If you side, four in total. Make sure you are Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
regularly carry heavy items in the replacing the bulb that is burned out. when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment Your vehicle uses halogen headlight on the glass can cause the bulb to
may be required. Adjustments bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle overheat and shatter.
should be performed by your dealer it by its plastic case and protect the
or other qualified mechanic. glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
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Lights
High Beam Headlight 5. Push the electrical connector onto

the bulb.
BULB
6. Turn on the headlights to test the
AIR INTAKE new bulb.
COVER
7. Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
FASTENERS TAB
Maintenance
1. Open the hood. To change a bulb 3. Remove the bulb by turning it
on the driver’s side, undo the two approximately one-quarter turn
fasteners and remove the air counterclockwise.
intake cover.
4. Install the new bulb and turn it
2. Remove the electrical connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
from the bulb by squeezing the it in place.
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector off the bulb.
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Lights
Low Beam Headlight 6. Install the new bulb and turn it

one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
HOLDING CLIPS it in place.
7. Push the electrical connector onto

the bulb.
8. Turn on the headlights to test the

new bulb.
9. Put the inner fender cover in place.

Install the two holding clips. Lock
BULB each one in place by pushing on
the center.
1. To change the passenger’s side 3. Pull the inner fender cover away
bulb, start the engine, turn the from the fender and bumper.
steering wheel all the way to the
left, and turn off the engine. To 4. Remove the bulb by turning it
change the driver’s side bulb, turn approximately one-quarter turn
the steering wheel to the right. counterclockwise.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to 5. Remove the electrical connector

remove the two holding clips from from the bulb by squeezing the
the inner fender. connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector off the bulb.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/ 5. To remove the burned out bulb,
Turn Signal and Parking Light push it in and turn it
Bulb counterclockwise until it unlocks.
HOLDING CLIPS 6. Install the new bulb and turn it

clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Insert the socket into the

headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
BULB 8. Test the new bulb to make sure it
works.
3. Pull the inner fender cover away
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from the fender and bumper. 9. Put the inner fender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
1. To change the passenger’s side 4. Remove the socket from the by pushing on the center.
bulb, start the engine, turn the headlight assembly by turning it
steering wheel all the way to the one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
left, and turn off the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
2. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to

remove the two holding clips from
the inner fender.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs 4. Push a new bulb straight into the Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders) socket until it bottoms, and (in Trunk Lid)
reinstall the socket into the light
BULBS assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
5. Test the new bulb to make sure it

works.
6. Reinstall the light assembly cover.
SOCKETS
COVER TRIM CLIP
1. Open the trunk. 1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the light assembly cover 2. Remove the trim clips from the
by pulling its outside edge. right or left corner of the trunk lid
trim by carefully prying them
3. Remove the socket by turning it using a small, flat-tip screwdriver
one-quarter turn counterclockwise, wrapped with tape.
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
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Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake

Light Bulb
SOCKETS
BULBS
SOCKETS BULBS
BULB
3. Carefully bend back the corner of 5. Install a new bulb into the socket, SOCKET
Maintenance
the trunk lid trim to expose the and reinstall the socket into the
bulbs. light assembly. 1. Open the trunk and remove the
socket from the light assembly by
4. Remove the socket by turning it 6. Test the lights. turning it one-quarter turn counter-
one-quarter turn counterclockwise, clockwise.
and pull the bulb straight out of its 7. Push the trunk lid trim back into
socket. position. 2. Remove the burned-out bulb by
pulling it straight out of the socket.
8. Press the trim clips back into their
holes. 3. Install the new bulb and reinstall
the socket.
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Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
Seat Belts Driver’s Floor Mat Dust and Pollen Filter

This filter removes the dust and
LOOP
pollen that is brought in from the
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your dealer replace this filter

every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
under normal conditions. It should
be replaced every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) if you drive primarily in
urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air, or if
Clean dirty seat belts with a soft To prevent the driver’s floor mat the flow from the climate control
brush and a mixture of mild soap and from moving around, make sure it is system becomes less than usual.
warm water. Do not use bleach, dye, anchored using the floor mat hooks.
or cleaning solvents that can weaken If you need to use any other type of
the belt material. Let the belts air floor mat, make sure it can be
dry before you use the vehicle. properly anchored. Do not put
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat additional mats over the anchored
belt anchors can cause the belts to mat.
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
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Wiper Blades
Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS

blades at least every six months.
Look for signs of cracking in the
rubber, or areas that are getting
hard. Replace the blades if you find
these signs, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
LOCK TAB
To replace a wiper blade: 2. Disconnect the blade assembly
Maintenance
from the wiper arm by pushing in
1. Raise the wiper arm off the the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
windshield. Raise the driver’s side while you push the blade assembly
first, then the passenger’s side. toward the base of the arm.
Do not open the hood when the wiper

arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Wiper Blades
5. Slide the new wiper blade into the

BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock.
6. Slide the wiper blade assembly

onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm down against

the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side first, then the
driver’s side.
REINFORCEMENT
3. Remove the blade from its holder 4. Examine the new wiper blades. If
by grasping the tabbed end of the they have no plastic or metal
blade. Pull firmly until the tabs reinforcement along the back
come out of the holder. edge, remove the metal
reinforcement strips from the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
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Tires
To safely operate your vehicle, your Inflation Guidelines Use a gauge to measure the air
tires must be the proper type and Keeping the tires properly inflated pressure in each tire at least once a
size, in good condition with adequate provides the best combination of month. Even tires that are in good
tread, and correctly inflated. handling, tread life, and riding condition may lose 1 to 2 psi (10 to
comfort. 20 kPa, 0.1 to 0.2 kgf/cm ) per
The following pages give more month. Remember to check the
detailed information on how to take Underinflated tires wear unevenly, spare tire at the same time.
care of your tires and what to do adversely affect handling and fuel
when they need to be replaced. economy, and are more likely to Check the air pressures when the
fail from being overheated. tires are cold. This means the
vehicle has been parked for at least
Overinflated tires can make your three hours, or driven less than 1
Using tires that are excessively vehicle ride more harshly, are mile (1.6 km). Add or release air, if
worn or improperly inflated can more prone to damage from road needed, to match the recommended
Maintenance
cause a crash in which you can hazards, and wear unevenly. cold tire pressures on the next page.
be seriously hurt or killed.
We recommend that you visually
Follow all instructions in this check your tires every day. If you
owner’s manual regarding tire think a tire might be low, check it
inflation and maintenance. immediately with a tire gauge.
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Tires
If you check air pressures when the While tubeless tires have some Recommended Tire Pressure
tires are hot (driven for several ability to self-seal if they are Keep the inflation pressure of your
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6 punctured, you should look closely normal tires at 32 psi (220 kPa,
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf/cm ) for punctures if a tire starts losing 2.2 kgf/cm ).
higher than the cold readings. This pressure.
is normal. Do not let air out to match On Canadian model
the recommended cold air pressure. Keep the inflation pressure of your
The tire will be underinflated. compact spare tire at 60 psi (420 kPa,
4.2 kgf/cm ).
You should get your own tire
pressure gauge whenever you check See page 261 or refer to the tire
your tire pressures. This will make it placard on the driver’s doorjamb for
easier for you to tell if a pressure correct tire pressure.
loss is due to a tire problem and not
due to a variation between gauges.
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Tires
Tire Inspection Tire Maintenance

Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation,
should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to
damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Bumps or bulges in the tread or Have your dealer check the tires if
side of the tire. Replace the tire if you feel a consistent vibration while
you find either of these conditions. driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed from the
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side TREAD WEAR INDICATORS wheel. When you have new tires
of the tire. Replace the tire if you installed, make sure they are
can see fabric or cord. Your tires have wear indicators balanced. This increases riding
Maintenance
molded into the tread. When the comfort and tire life. For best results,
Excessive tread wear. tread wears down, you will see a have the installer perform a dynamic
band 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide across balance.
the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire.
Improper wheel weights can damage
A tire this worn gives very little your vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use
traction on wet roads. You should only genuine Honda wheels weights f or
replace the tire if you can see three balancing.
or more tread wear indicators.
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Tires
Tire Rotation Move the tires to the positions Replacing Tires and Wheels
shown in the illustration each time Replace your tires with radial tires of
Front Front
they are rotated. If you purchase the same size, load range, speed
directional tires, rotate only front-to- rating, and maximum cold tire
back. pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on

your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
(For Non-directional (For Directional
Tires and Wheels) Tires and Wheels) ABS to work inconsistently.
To help increase tire life and It is best to replace all four tires at
distribute wear more evenly, rotate the same time. If that is not possible
the tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 or necessary, replace the two front
km). tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
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Tires
If you ever replace a wheel, make Wheels and Tires Winter Driving
sure that the wheel’s specifications Wheel: Tires marked ‘‘M ＋ S’’ or ‘‘All
match those of the original wheels. 16 x 6 1/2 JJ Season’’ on the sidewall have an all-
Replacement wheels are available at weather tread design suitable for
your dealer. Tire: most winter driving conditions.
P215/60R16 94V
For the best performance in snowy
See page 262 for DOT tire quality or icy conditions, you should install
Installing improper tires on your grading information, and page snow tires or tire chains. They may
vehicle can affect handling and 264 for tire size information. be required by local laws under
stability. This can cause a crash certain conditions.
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed. Snow Tires
If you mount snow tires on your
Maintenance
Always use the size and type of vehicle, make sure they are radial
tires recommended in this tires of the same size and load range
owner’s manual. as original tires. Mount snow tires on
all four wheels. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may be lower than your original tires.
Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
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Tires
Tire Chains When installing cables, follow the

Mount snow chains on your tires manufacturer’s instructions, and
when required by driving conditions mount them as tight as you can. Using the wrong chains, or not
or local laws. Install them only on the Make sure they are not contacting properly installing chains, can
front tires. the brake lines or suspension. Drive damage the brake lines and
slowly with them installed. If you cause a crash in which you can
Because your vehicle has limited tire hear them coming into contact with be seriously injured or killed.
clearance, Honda strongly the body or chassis, stop and
recommends using the chains listed investigate. Remove them as soon as Follow all instructions in this
below, made by Security Chain you begin driving on cleared roads. owner’s manual regarding the
Company (SCC). selection and use of tire chains.
Cable-types: SCC Radial Chain

CH2311T or SCC SC Cable SC1030
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Checking the Battery
Check the terminals for corrosion (a If additional battery maintenance is

TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
white or yellowish powder). To needed, see your dealer or a
remove it, cover the terminals with a qualified technician.
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When WARNING: Battery posts,
this stops, wash it off with plain terminals, and related accessories
water. Dry off the battery with a contain lead and lead compounds.
cloth or paper towel. Coat the Wash your hands after handling.
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion. If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
Check the condition of the battery the negative (−) cable first, and
Maintenance
monthly by looking at the test reconnect it last.
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.
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Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage Fill the fuel tank.

If you need to park your vehicle for
The battery gives off explosive an extended period (more than one Change the engine oil and filter.
hydrogen gas during normal month), there are several things you
operation. should do to prepare it for storage. Wash and dry the exterior
Proper preparation helps prevent completely.
A spark or flame can cause the deterioration and makes it easier to
battery to explode with enough get your vehicle back on the road. If Clean the interior. Make sure the
force to kill or seriously hurt you. possible, store your vehicle indoors. carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Vehicle Storage
Leave the parking brake off. Put Support the front wiper blade If you store your vehicle for 1 year or
the transmission in Park. arms with a folded towel or rag so longer, have your dealer perform the
they do not touch the windshield. inspections called for in the 2 years/
Block the rear wheels. 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
To minimize sticking, apply a maintenance schedule (Normal
If the vehicle is to be stored for a silicone spray lubricant to all door Conditions) as soon as you take it
longer period, it should be and trunk seals. Also, apply a out of storage (see page 194 ). The
supported on jackstands so the vehicle body wax to the painted replacements called for in the
tires are off the ground. surfaces that mate with the door maintenance schedule are not
and trunk seals. needed unless the vehicle has
Leave one window open slightly (if actually reached that time or mileage.
the vehicle is being stored Cover the vehicle with a
indoors). ‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
from a porous material such as
Maintenance
Disconnect the 12 volt battery. cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and

drive your vehicle every month for
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
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Main Menu
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Main Menu
Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more Flat Tire Repair .............................. 230
common problems that motorists Compact Spare Tire....................... 236
experience with their vehicles. It Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 237
gives you information about how to If the Engine Won’t Start .............. 240
safely evaluate the problem and what Nothing Happens or the
to do to correct it. If the problem has Starter Motor Operates
stranded you on the side of the road, Very Slowly............................. 240
you may be able to get going again. The Starter Operates
If not, you will also find instructions Normally ................................. 241
on getting your vehicle towed. Jump Starting ................................. 242
If the Engine Overheats ............... 244
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 246
Charging System Indicator........... 247
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 247
Readiness Codes ........................ 248
Brake System Indicator ................ 249

Emergency Towing ....................... 250
Fuses ............................................... 252
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Flat Tire Repair (U.S. Model)
Your vehicle is not equipped with a How to Use the Tire Repair Kit
spare tire. Instead, it has a flat tire
repair kit that can allow you to
temporarily repair a flat caused by a
nail or other small item.
The tire repair kit may not work if;

The puncture is located outside
the tread,
The puncture is wider than about
3/16ths of an inch (4 mm),
The wheel rim is damaged, EXPIRATION DATE
The tire sealant has expired.
2. Remove the sealant bottle, and
Use of the sealant in the repair kit 1. Make sure you have parked safely check the label to be sure the
may void your tire warranty. off the road, turned the ignition sealant has not expired.
Check with the tire manufacturer switch to OFF, and set the parking
if you have any questions brake. Then, lift up the trunk floor
regarding the tire warranty. to access the repair kit.
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SEALANT FILLER TUBE VALVE CAP

SEALANT
BOTTLE
PLIERS
NAIL or OTHER TIRE VALVE

AIR PUMP OBJECT VALVE CORE TOOL
3. If the sealant has not expired, 4. If possible, use the pliers to 5. Unscrew the tire valve cap.
remove the sealant filler tube, the remove the nail or other Remove the valve core tool from
pliers, the air pump, the embedded object. the plastic bag, insert the knob

instruction sheet, and the small end of the tool into the valve, and
plastic bag stored under the push until the tire is completely
sealant bottle, and place these deflated.
items conveniently near the flat
tire.
CONTINUED
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TIRE VALVE SEALANT FILLER TUBE TIRE VALVE

FILLER TUBE
VALVE CORE
removed
VALVE CORE TOOL SEALANT BOTTLE SEALANT BOTTLE
6. Insert the notched end of the valve 7. Shake the sealant bottle, then 8. Remove the plug from the end of
core tool into the valve, turn screw the sealant filler tube onto the filler tube, slip the tube onto
counterclockwise, and remove the the bottle (this will break the the tire valve, then squeeze all the
valve core. aluminum seal). sealant into the tire.
Be careful handling the bottle as

spilled sealant can permanently
damage clothing.
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VALVE CORE TOOL WHEEL LABEL ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
TIRE VALVE
VALVE CORE to be reinstalled INSTRUMENT PANEL LABEL AIR PUMP HOSE POWER CORD
9. Replace the valve core inside the 11. Remove the labels from the plastic 12. Screw the air pump hose onto the
tire valve. (A spare core is bag. Attach the wheel label onto tire valve.
provided in the plastic bag in case the center of the wheel (it has

the original core becomes lost or important information for the 13. Route the power cord into the
damaged.) technician making a permanent vehicle, through an open window
repair). Attach the instrument for example. Lift the lid to access
10. Insert the notched end of the valve panel label onto the instrument the accessory power socket, and
core tool into the valve, then turn panel. insert the power plug into the
clockwise to reseat the core. Be socket.
careful not to overtighten the core.
14. Turn the ignition switch to
ACCESSORY (I).
CONTINUED
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AIR PUMP SWITCH 16. If the tire properly inflates to 32 17. Immediately drive for 10 minutes,
psi, replace the valve cap and store being sure not exceed 50 mph
all repair kit items. Keep the air (80 km/h). This is necessary to
pump handy, as you will need to distribute the sealant inside the
use it again. tire and give it a chance to work.
PRESSURE GAUGE
15. Turn the air pump switch on, and

fill the tire to 32 psi. (Turn the
switch off for an accurate reading.)
Do not run the pump for more
than 15 minutes or the pump will
overheat.
If the tire does not inflate to 32 psi,

stop the procedures, and call or
wait for help.
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PRESSURE GAUGE
If the air pressure is less than 19 psi,
do not continue procedures. The
repair did not work. Call or wait for
help.
If the pressure is 32 psi, continue

driving at no more than 50 mph
(80 km/h) to the nearest service
station for assistance.
AIR PUMP If the pressure is between 19 and 32

HOSE AIR PUMP psi, add air to 32 psi as described in
Steps 12 − 14, then drive to nearest
18. Safely stop to check if the sealant service station.
is working. Remove the tire valve
cap, screw the air pump hose onto Be sure to have the damaged tire

the tire valve, and check the air permanently repaired or replaced as
gauge. (You do not need to attach soon as possible.
the power cord or turn the air
pump switch on.)
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Compact Spare Tire (Canadian Model)
Use the compact spare tire as a Do not mount snow chains on the INDICATOR LOCATION MARK
temporary replacement only. Get compact spare tire.
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as Do not use the compact spare tire
soon as you can. if you are towing a trailer.
Check the inflation pressure of the Do not use your compact spare
compact spare tire every time you tire on another vehicle unless it is
check the other tires. It should be the same make and model.
inflated to:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) Turn off the TCS (see page 180 ).
Driving with the compact spare TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR
Follow these precautions: tire installed may activate the TCS.
Replace the tire when you can see
Never exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). the tread wear indicator bars. The
replacement should be the same size
This tire gives a harsher ride and and design tire, mounted on the
less traction on some road sur- same wheel. The spare tire is not
faces. Use greater caution while designed to be mounted on a regular
driving. wheel, and the spare wheel is not
designed for mounting a regular tire.
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Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model)
If you have a flat tire while driving, 1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and
stop in a safe place to change it. non-slippery ground. Put the
Drive slowly along the shoulder until transmission in Park. Apply the
you get to an exit or an area that is parking brake.
far away from the traffic lanes.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Keep your passengers
The vehicle can easily roll off out of the vehicle while changing a
the jack, seriously injuring tire.
anyone underneath.
3. Open the trunk and raise the trunk TOOL TRAY
Follow the directions for floor by lifting up on the back edge.
changing a tire exactly, and 4. Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
never get under the vehicle and take the tools out of the tool
when it is supported only by the tray.

jack.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
6. Loosen the wheel nuts 1/2 of a

turn with the wheel wrench.
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EXTENSION
JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH BRAKE HUB
7. Place the jack under the jacking 8. Use the extension and the wheel 10.Before mounting the spare tire,
point nearest the tire you need to nut wrench as shown to raise the wipe any dirt off the mounting
change. Turn the end bracket vehicle until the flat tire is off the surface of the wheel and hub with
clockwise until the top of the jack ground. a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
contacts the jacking point. Make carefully; it may be hot from
sure the jacking point tab is 9. Remove the wheel nuts and flat driving.
resting in the jack notch. tire. Place the flat tire on the
ground with the outside surface of
the wheel facing up.
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WING BOLT 14.Remove the center cap before

storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.
15.Place the flat tire face down in the

spare tire well.
16.Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
SPACER CONE 17.Secure the flat tire by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.
11.Put on the spare tire. Put the 13.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
wheel nuts back on finger-tight, the same crisscross pattern. Have 18.Store the jack in its holder. Turn
then tighten them in a crisscross the wheel nut torque checked at the jack’s end bracket to lock it in

pattern with the wheel nut wrench the nearest automotive service place. Replace the cover. Store the
until the wheel is firmly against facility. tools.
the hub. Do not try to tighten Tighten the wheel nuts to:
them fully. 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
12.Lower the vehicle to the ground

and remove the jack.
CONTINUED
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Changing a Flat Tire (Canadian Model), If the Engine Won’t Start
If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter

Diagnosing why the engine won’t Motor Operates Very Slowly
Loose items can fly around the start falls into two areas, depending When you turn the ignition switch to
interior in a crash and could on what you hear when you turn the START (III), you do not hear the
seriously injure the occupants. key to START (III): normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
Store the wheel, jack, and tools You hear nothing, or almost or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
securely before driving. nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or Check these things:
operates very slowly. Check the transmission interlock.
19.Store the wheel cover or center If you have a manual transmission,
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does You can hear the starter motor the clutch pedal must be pushed
not get scratched or damaged. operating normally, or the starter all the way to the floor or the
motor sounds like it is spinning starter will not operate. With an
faster than normal, but the engine automatic transmission, it must be
does not start up and run. in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

Turn on the headlights, and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or do not come on at
all, the battery is discharged. See
Jump Starting on page 242 .
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If the Engine Won’t Start
Turn the ignition switch to START The Starter Operates Normally Do you have fuel? Check the fuel
(III). If the headlights do not dim, In this case, the starter motor’s gauge; the low fuel indicator may
check the condition of the fuses. If speed sounds normal, or even faster not be working.
the fuses are OK, there is than normal, when you turn the
probably something wrong with ignition switch to START (III), but There may be an electrical
the electrical circuit for the the engine does not run. problem, such as no power to the
ignition switch or starter motor. fuel pump. Check all the fuses
You will need a qualified Are you using the proper starting (see page 252 ).
technician to determine the procedure? Refer to Starting the
problem (see Emergency Towing Engine on page 167 . If you find nothing wrong, you will
on page 250 ). need a qualified technician to find
Are you using a properly coded the problem. See Emergency
If the headlights dim noticeably or key? An improperly coded key will Towing on page 250 .
go out when you try to start the cause the immobilizer system
engine, either the battery is dis- indicator in the instrument panel
charged or the connections are to blink rapidly (see page 78 ).

corroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page
225 ). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page 242 ).
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Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple To jump start your vehicle:

procedure, you should take several
precautions. 1. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
A battery can explode if you do seems slushy or frozen, do not try
not follow the correct procedure, jump starting until it thaws.
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
BOOSTER
BATTERY
Keep all sparks, open flames, If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
and smoking materials away electrolyte inside can f reeze.
from the battery. Attempting to jump start with a f rozen The numbers in the illustration show
battery can cause it to rupture. the order to connect the jumper
cable.
You cannot start your vehicle by 2. Turn off all the electrical acces-
pushing or pulling it. sories: heater, A/C, climate 3. Connect one jumper cable to the
control, stereo system, lights, etc. positive (＋) terminal on your
Put the transmission in Neutral or battery. Connect the other end to
Park, and set the parking brake. the positive (＋) terminal on the
booster battery.
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Jump Starting
5. If the booster battery is in another 7. Once your vehicle is running,

vehicle, have an assistant start disconnect the negative cable from
that vehicle and run it at a fast idle. your vehicle, then from the
booster battery. Disconnect the
6. Start the vehicle. If the starter positive cable from your vehicle,
motor still operates slowly, check then from the booster battery.
that the jumper cables have good
metal-to-metal contact. Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.
4. Connect the second jumper cable
to the negative (−) terminal on
the booster battery. Connect the

other end to the grounding strap
as shown. Do not connect this
jumper cable to any other part of
the engine.
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If the Engine Overheats
The pointer of the vehicle’s 3. If you do not see steam or spray,

temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running, and
the midrange. If it climbs to the red Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If
mark, you should determine the overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading,
reason (hot day, driving up a steep seriously scald you. the engine should start to cool
hill, etc.). down almost immediately. If it
Do not open the hood if steam does, wait until the temperature
If your vehicle overheats, you should is coming out. gauge comes down to the midpoint,
take immediate action. The only then continue driving.
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red 1. Safely pull to the side of the road. 4. If the temperature gauge stays at
mark. Or you may see steam or Put the transmission in Neutral or the red mark, turn off the engine.
spray coming from under the hood. Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off all accessories, and turn 5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
on the hazard warning indicators. such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
Driving with the temperature gauge 2. If you see steam and/or spray so use caution. If you find a leak, it
pointer at the red mark can cause coming from under the hood, turn must be repaired before you
serious damage to your engine. off the engine. Wait until you see continue driving (see Emergency
no more signs of steam or spray, Towing on page 250 ).
then open the hood.
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If the Engine Overheats
6. If you do not find an obvious leak, 8. Using gloves or a large heavy 10.Put the radiator cap back on
check the coolant level in the cloth, turn the radiator cap tightly. Run the engine, and watch
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant counterclockwise, without pushing the temperature gauge. If it goes
if the level is below the MIN mark. down, to the first stop. After the back to the red mark, the engine
pressure releases, push down on needs repair (see Emergency
7. If there was no coolant in the the cap, and turn it until it comes Towing on page 250 ).
reserve tank, you may need to add off.
coolant to the radiator. Let the 11.If the temperature stays normal,
engine cool down until the pointer 9. Start the engine and set the check the coolant level in the
reaches the middle of the tempera- temperature control dial to radiator reserve tank. If it has
ture gauge, or lower, before check- maximum (climate control to gone down, add coolant to the
ing the radiator. FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add MAX mark. Put the cap back on
coolant to the radiator up to the tightly.
base of the filler neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
Removing the radiator cap mixture available, you can add

while the engine is hot can plain water. Remember to have
cause the coolant to spray out, the cooling system drained and
seriously scalding you. refilled with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
4. Start the engine and watch the oil

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR pressure indicator. If it does not go
Running the engine with low oil out within 10 seconds, turn off the
pressure can cause serious mechanical engine. There is a mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f problem that needs to be repaired
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get before you can continue driving
the vehicle stopped. (see Emergency Towing on page
250 ).
1. Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.

This indicator should never come on Open the hood, and check the oil
when the engine is running. If it level (see page 155 ). An engine
starts flashing or stays on, the oil very low on oil can lose pressure
pressure has dropped very low or during cornering and other driving
lost pressure. Serious engine maneuvers.
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 201 ).
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Charging System Indicator, Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical Malfunction Indicator Lamp
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to your dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
If the charging system indicator If the indicator comes on while

comes on brightly when the engine driving, it means one of the engine’s

is running, the battery is not being emission control systems may have a
charged. problem. Even though you may feel
no difference in your vehicle’s
performance, continued operation
may cause serious damage.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If you have recently refueled your Readiness Codes To check if they are set, turn the
vehicle, the cause of this indicator Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness ignition to ON (II), without starting
coming on could be a loose or codes’’ that are part of the on-board the engine. The Malfunction
missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap diagnostics for the emissions Indicator Lamp will come on for 20
or replace it. Tightening the cap will systems. In some states, part of the seconds. If it then goes off, the
not make the indicator turn off emissions testing is to make sure readiness codes are set. If it blinks 5
immediately; it takes at least three these codes are set. If they are not times, the readiness codes are not
days of normal driving. set, the test cannot be completed. set. If possible, do not take your
vehicle for a state emissions test
If the indicator remains on or the If your vehicle’s battery has been until the readiness codes are set.
fuel cap was not loose or missing, disconnected or gone dead, these Refer to State Emissions Testing
have the vehicle checked by the codes are erased. It takes at least for more information (see page 268 ).
dealer as soon as possible. three days of driving under various
conditions to set the codes again.
If you keep driving with the

Malf unction Indicator Lamp on, you
can damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties. This indicator may also
come on with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
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Brake System Indicator
However, if the brake pedal does not Slow down by shifting to a lower
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
feel normal, you should take gear, and pull to the side of the road
immediate action. A problem in one when it is safe. Because of the long
part of the system’s dual circuit distance needed to stop, it is
design will still give you braking at hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
two wheels. You will feel the brake should have it towed and repaired as
pedal go down much farther before soon as possible (see Emergency
the vehicle begins to slow down, and Towing on page 250 ).
you will have to press harder on the
pedal. If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
U.S. model slowly and carefully.
If this indicator comes on while If the ABS indicator comes on with

driving, the brake fluid level is this indicator, have the vehicle
probably low in the reservoir. Press inspected by your dealer

lightly on the brake pedal to see if it immediately.
feels normal. If it does, check the
brake fluid level the next time you
stop at a service station (see page
209 ). If the fluid level is low, take
the vehicle to your dealer and have
the brake system inspected for leaks
or worn brake pads.
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Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, If, due to damage, your vehicle must
call a professional towing service or be towed with the front wheels on
an organization. Never tow your the ground, do the following: Improper towing preparation will
vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is damage the transmission. Follow the
very dangerous. Release the parking brake. above procedure exactly. If you cannot
Start the engine. shif t the transmission or start the
There are two ways to tow your Shift to D, then to N. engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle. Turn off the engine. vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground.
Flat-bed Equipment − The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
Wheel-lift Equipment − The tow

truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (front or rear) and lift
them off the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. This is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
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Emergency Towing
With the front wheels on the ground, If you decide to tow your vehicle
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther with all four wheels on the ground,
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the make sure you use a properly- The steering system can be damaged if
speed below 35 mph (55 km/h). designed and attached tow bar. the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
Prepare the vehicle for towing as ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I), and
If your vehicle is equipped with a described above, and leave the make sure the steering wheel turns
front spoiler, remove it before ignition switch in Accessory (I) so f reely bef ore you begin towing.
towing so it is not damaged. the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned off so they do not
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the run down the battery.
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.

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Fuses
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD Checking and Replacing Fuses

If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
you should check for is a blown fuse.
TAB Determine from the chart on pages
255 and 256 , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
fuses first, but check all the fuses
before deciding that a blown fuse is
not the cause. Replace any blown
fuses and check if the device works.
The interior fuse box is on the The under-hood fuse box is located 1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
driver’s lower left side. To remove near the back of the engine compart- (0). Make sure the headlights and
the fuse box lid, pull it toward you ment on the driver’s side. To open it, all other accessories are off.
and take it out of its hinges. push the tabs as shown.
2. Remove the cover from the fuse
box.
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Fuses
BLOWN BLOWN BLOWN
3. Check each of the large fuses in 4. Check the smaller fuses in the
the under-hood fuse box by under-hood fuse box and all the
looking at the wire inside. fuses in the interior fuse box by

Removing these fuses requires a pulling out each one with the fuse
Phillips-head screwdriver. puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
5. Look for a burned wire inside the

fuse. If it is burned, replace it with
one of the spare fuses of the same
rating or lower.
CONTINUED
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Fuses
If you replace the blown fuse with a

FUSE PULLER spare fuse that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
fuse with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Replacing a f use with one that has a

higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
If you cannot drive the vehicle replacement f use with the proper rating
without fixing the problem, and you f or the circuit, install one with a lower
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse rating.
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits with 6. If the replacement fuse of the
the fuse puller provided in the under- same rating blows in a short time,
hood fuse box. Make sure you can there is probably a serious
do without that circuit temporarily electrical problem with your
(such as the accessory power socket vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
or radio). that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualified mechanic.
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Fuses
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
11 30 A Cooling Fan
12 7.5 A MG. Clutch
13 20 A Horn, Stop
14 40 A Rear Defroster
15 40 A Back Up, ACC
16 15 A Hazard
17 30 A TCS Motor
18 40 A TCS
19 40 A Ignition Coil, DRL (Canada)
20 40 A Power Seats, Seat Heaters
21 40 A Heater Motor
22 120 A Battery
70 A EPS

No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 23 50 A ＋B IG1 Main
50 A Power Window Main
1 10 A Left Headlight Low 6 10 A Right Headlight Low
2 30 A Rear Defroster Coil 7 7.5 A Back Up
3 10 A Left Headlight Hi 8 15 A FI ECU
4 15 A Small Light 9 20 A Condenser fan
5 10 A Right Headlight Hi 10 − Not Used
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Fuses
INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No. Amps. Circuits Protected
17 − Not Used
18 15 A IG ACG
19 15 A IG Fuel Pump
20 7.5 A IG Washer
21 7.5 A IG Meter
22 10 A IG SRS
23 7.5 A IGP
24 20 A Power Window (Left Rear)
25 20 A Power Window (Right Rear)
26 20 A Power Window (Passenger)
27 20 A Power Window (Driver)
28 − Not Used
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected 29 7.5 A Hybrid HAC
1 15 A Drive by Wire 10 7.5 A IG OPDS 30 7.5 A IG HAC
2 15 A Ignition Coil 11 30 A IG Wiper 31 − Not Used
3＊ 10 A Day Light 12 − Not Used 32 7.5 A ACC
4 15 A Laf Heater 13 − Not Used 33 − Not Used
5 10 A Radio 14 20 A Driver’s Power Seat (Slide) 34 20 A Rear Accessory Socket
6 7.5 A Interior Light 15 20 A Heated Seat 35 7.5 A STS
7 10 A Back-Up Lights 16 20 A Driver’s Power Seat 36 15 A ACM
8 20 A Door Lock (Recline) 37 10 A IMA
9 20 A Front Accessory Sockets
＊ : On Canadian model
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Main Menu
Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers ................. 258 Replacement Parts..................... 266
you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications ................................. 260 Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 267
your vehicle, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading State Emissions Testing ............... 268
identification numbers. It also (U. S. Vehicles) ...................... 262
includes information you should Uniform Tire Quality
know about your vehicle’s tires and Grading ................................... 262
emissions control systems. Treadwear .................................. 262
Traction....................................... 262
Temperature .............................. 263
Tire Labeling .................................. 264
Emissions Controls........................ 265
The Clean Air Act ...................... 265
Crankcase Emissions Control
System..................................... 265
Evaporative Emissions Control
System..................................... 265
Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery ................................. 265
Exhaust Emissions Controls .... 266
PGM-FI System ..................... 266
Ignition Timing Control
System................................. 266
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) System .................... 266
Three Way Catalytic
Converter ............................ 266
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Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying

numbers in various places. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number

(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
Honda dealer uses to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes. It is
also necessary for licensing and
insuring your vehicle. The easiest
place to find the VIN is on a plate
fastened to the top of the dashboard.
You can see it by looking through
the windshield on the driver’s side. It
is also on the Certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
Certification label.
CERTIFICATION LABEL
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Identification Numbers
The engine number is stamped into

the engine block. It is on the front.
ENGINE NUMBER
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
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Specifications
Dimensions Capacities
Length 189.5 in (4,813 mm) Engine Change＊1 1.77 US gal (6.7 )
Width 71.7 in (1,820 mm) coolant Total 2.22 US gal (8.4 )
Height 57.2 in (1,453 mm) Engine oil Change＊2
Wheelbase 107.9 in (2,740 mm) Including 4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Track Front 61.1 in (1,553 mm) filter
Rear 61.2 in (1,554 mm) Without 4.2 US qt (4.0 )
filter
Weights Total 5.3 US qt (5.0 )
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached Automatic Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 )
to the driver’s doorjamb. transmission Total 8.5 US qt (8.0 )
fluid
Air Conditioning Windshield U.S. Vehicles 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Refrigerant type HFC-134a (R-134a) washer Canada Vehicles 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
Charge quantity 16−18 oz (450−500 g) reservoir
Lubricant type SE-10Y
＊1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
Capacities engine.
Fuel tank Approx. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 )
17.09 US gal (64.7 ) ＊2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
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Specifications
Lights Engine
Headlights High 12 V − 60 W (HB3) Type SOHC i-VTEC 6-cylinder (V6),
Low 12 V − 51 W (HB4) gasoline engine
Front side marker/Parking/ 12 V − 21 W (Amber) Bore x Stroke 3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm)
Turn signal light Displacement 182.8 cu-in (2,997 cm )
Rear turn signal lights 12 V − 21 W Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Stop/Taillights 12 V − 21/5 W Spark plugs NGK: IZFR6K-11
Taillights 12 V − 2 CP DENSO: SKJ20DR-M11
High-mount brake light 12 V − 21 W
Back-up lights 12 V − 21 W Alignment
License plate light 12 V − 3 CP Toe-in Front 0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Front ceiling lights 12 V − 8W Rear 0.08 in (2.0 mm)
Center ceiling light 12 V − 8W Camber Front 0°
Trunk light 12 V − 5W Rear −1°
Door courtesy light 12 V − 2 CP Caster Front 3°15’
Vanity mirror lights 12 V − 1.1 W
Tires
Battery Size Front/Rear P215/60R16 94V
Capacity 12 V − 52 AH/5 HR Spare＊ T135/90D15
Pressure Front 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Fuses Rear 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
Interior See page 256 or the fuse label Spare＊ 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm )
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the ＊ : Canadian model
dashboard.
Under-hood See page 255 or the fuse box
cover.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction − AA, A, B, C

U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to
All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
treadwear, traction, and temperature the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s ability to
performance according to conditions on a specified government stop on wet pavement as measured
Department of Transportation test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on
(DOT) standards. The following graded 150 would wear one and one- specified government test surfaces
explains these gradings. half (1 1/2) times as well on the of asphalt and concrete. A tire
government course as a tire graded marked C may have poor traction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 100. The relative performance of performance.
Quality grades can be found where tires depends upon the actual condi-
applicable on the tire sidewall tions of their use, however, and may Warning: The traction grade
between the tread shoulder and the depart significantly from the norm assigned to this tire is based on
maximum section width. For due to variations in driving habits, straight-ahead braking traction tests,
example: service practices, and differences in and does not include acceleration,
Treadwear 200 road characteristics and climate. cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
Traction AA traction characteristics.
Temperature A
All passenger vehicle tires must

conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these
grades.
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DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Temperature − A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for

The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that
highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over-
tire’s resistance to the generation of loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
heat and its ability to dissipate heat tion, or excessive loading, either
when tested under controlled separately or in combination, can
conditions on a specified indoor cause heat buildup and possible tire
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high failure.
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
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Tire Labeling
Tire Labeling 16 − Rim diameter in inches. 2202 − Date of manufacture.

The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those 91 − Load index (a numerical code Maximum Tire Pressure
you should be aware of are described associated with the maximum Max Press − The maximum air
below. load the tire can carry). pressure the tire can
hold.
Tire Size V − Speed symbol (an
Whenever tires are replaced, they alphabetical code indicating Maximum Tire Load
should be replaced with tires of the the maximum speed rating). Max Load − The maximum load the
same size. Following is an example tire can carry at
of tire size with an explanation of Tire Identification Number maximum air pressure.
what each component means. Tire Identification Number (TIN) is
a group of numbers and letters that
P205/60R16 91V look like the following example TIN.
P − Vehicle type (P indicates DOT B97R FW6X 2202

passenger vehicle).
DOT − This indicates that the tire
205 − Tire width in millimeters. meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
60 − Aspect ratio (the tire’s section Transportation.
height as a percentage of its
width). B97R − Manufacturer’s
identification mark.
R − Tire construction code (R
indicates radial). FW6X − Tire type code.
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Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your The Clean Air Act intake manifold. They are then
vehicle’s engine produces several by- The United States Clean Air Act＊ drawn into the engine and burned.
products. Some of these are carbon sets standards for automobile
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen emissions. It also requires that Evaporative Emissions Control
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). automobile manufacturers explain to System
Gasoline evaporating from the tank owners how their emissions controls As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
also produces hydrocarbons. Con- work and what to do to maintain tank, an evaporative emissions
trolling the production of NOx, CO, them. This section summarizes how control canister filled with charcoal
and HC is important to the environ- the emissions controls work. adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
ment. Under certain conditions of canister while the engine is off. After
＊
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC In Canada, Honda vehicles comply the engine is started and warmed up,
react to form photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ with the Canadian emission the vapor is drawn into the engine
Carbon monoxide does not contri- requirements, as specified in an and burned during driving.
bute to smog creation, but it is a agreement with Environment
poisonous gas. Canada, at the time they are Onboard Refueling Vapor
manufactured. Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
Crankcase Emissions Control recovery (ORVR) system captures
System the fuel vapors during refueling. The
Your vehicle has a positive vapors are adsorbed in a canister
crankcase ventilation system. This filled with activated carbon. While
keeps gasses that build up in the driving, the fuel vapors are drawn
engine’s crankcase from going into into the engine and burned off.
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the
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Emissions Controls
Exhaust Emissions Controls then controls how much fuel to inject Replacement Parts
The exhaust emissions controls under all operating conditions. The emissions control systems are
include four systems: PGM-FI, designed and certified to work to-
ignition timing control, exhaust gas Ignition Timing Control System gether in reducing emissions to
recirculation and three way catalytic This system constantly adjusts the levels that comply with the Clean Air
converter. These four systems work ignition timing, reducing the amount Act. To make sure the emissions
together to control the engine’s of HC, CO, and NOx produced. remain low, you should use only new
combustion and minimize the Honda replacement parts or their
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) equivalent for repairs. Using lower
comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust System quality parts may increase the
emissions control systems are The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) emissions from your vehicle.
separate from the crankcase and system takes some of the exhaust
evaporative emissions control gas and routes it back into the intake The emissions control systems are
systems. manifold. Adding exhaust gas to the covered by warranties separate from
air/fuel mixture reduces the amount the rest of your vehicle. Read your
PGM-FI System of NOx produced when the fuel is warranty manual for more informa-
The PGM-FI system uses sequential burned. tion.
multiport fuel injection. It has three
subsystems: air intake, engine Three Way Catalytic Converter
control, and fuel control. The The three way catalytic converter is
powertrain control module (PCM) in in the exhaust system. Through
automatic transmission vehicles or chemical reactions, it converts HC,
the engine control module (ECM) in CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
manual transmission vehicles uses to carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen
various sensors to determine how (N2), and water vapor.
much air is going into the engine. It
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Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter Keep the engine tuned-up.

contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical Have your vehicle diagnosed and
reactions to convert the exhaust repaired if it is misfiring, back-
gasses without affecting the metals. firing, stalling, or otherwise not
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly.
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take A defective three way catalytic
place. It can set on fire any converter contributes to air pollution,
combustible materials that come and can impair your engine’s per-
near it. Park your vehicle away from formance. Follow these guidelines to
high grass, dry leaves, or other protect your vehicle’s three way
flammables. catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline.

Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter ineffective.
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State Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator
If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you pedal, start the engine, and let it
emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
battery has been disconnected or date to complete the test. If you must
gone dead, it may not pass the test. get the vehicle retested within the Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness next two or three days, you can the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
codes’’ that must be set in the on- condition the vehicle for retesting by hold it there until the temperature
board diagnostics for the emissions doing the following. gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
systems. These codes are erased scale (about 3 minutes).
when the battery is disconnected, Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
and set again only after several days but not completely full (around
of driving under a variety of 3/4).
conditions.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine off for 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient

temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
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State Emissions Testing
Select a nearby lightly traveled Then drive in city/suburban

major highway where you can traffic for at least 10 minutes.
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph When traffic conditions allow, let
(80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 the vehicle coast for several
minutes. Drive on the highway in seconds without using the
D. Do not use the cruise control. accelerator pedal or the brake
When traffic allows, drive for 90 pedal.
seconds without moving the
accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed If the testing facility determines the
may vary slightly; this is okay.) If readiness codes are still not set, see
you cannot do this for a your dealer.
continuous 90 seconds because of
traffic conditions, drive for at least
30 seconds, then repeat it two
more times (for a total of 90
seconds).
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Warranty and Customer Relations
Customer Service Information..... 272

Warranty Coverages ..................... 273
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S. Vehicle) ............................. 274
Authorized Manuals ...................... 275

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Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are U.S. Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
trained professionals. They should American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Islands:
be able to answer all your questions. Automobile Customer Service
If you encounter a problem that your Mail Stop 500-2N-7A Bella International
dealership does not solve to your 1919 Torrance Boulevard P.O. Box 190816
satisfaction, please discuss it with Torrance, California 90501-2746 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00919-0816
the dealership’s management. The
service manager or general manager Tel: (800) 999-1009 (787) 250-4318
can help. Almost all problems are
solved in this way. Canadian Owners: When you call or write, please give
CUSTOMER RELATIONS us this information:
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Customer Service Office. Toronto, ON Name and address of the dealer
M1B 2K8 who services your vehicle
Date of purchase
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Mileage on your vehicle
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Your name, address, and tele-
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A detailed description of the
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Name of the dealer who sold the
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Warranty Coverages
U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty − a seat Replacement Battery Limited
Your new vehicle is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty − provides prorated
warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery
vehicle. purchased from your dealer.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty −

covers your new vehicle, except for Rust Perforation Limited Warranty Replacement Muffler Lifetime
the battery, emissions control − all exterior body panels are Limited Warranty − provides
systems, and accessories, against covered for rust-through from the coverage for as long as the pur-
defects in materials and inside for the specified time period chaser of the muffler owns the
workmanship. with no mileage limit. vehicle.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Accessory Limited Warranty − Restrictions and exclusions apply to
Warranty and Emissions Honda accessories are covered all these warranties. Please read the
Performance Warranty − these two under this warranty. Time and 2005 Honda Warranty Information
warranties cover your vehicle’s mileage limits depend on the type of booklet that came with your vehicle
emissions control systems. Time, accessory and other factors. Please for precise information on warranty
mileage, and coverage are read your warranty manual for coverages. Your vehicle’s original
conditional. Please read your details. tires are covered by their
warranty manual for exact manufacturer. Tire warranty infor-
information. Replacement Parts Limited mation is in a separate booklet.
Warranty − covers all Honda
Original Equipment Battery Limited replacement parts against defects in Canadian Owners
Warranty − this warranty gives up materials and workmanship. Please refer to the 2005 Warranty
to 100 percent credit toward a Manual that came with your vehicle.
replacement battery.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
If you believe that your vehicle has a If NHTSA receives similar com- To contact NHTSA, you may either
defect which could cause a crash or plaints, it may open an investigation, call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
could cause injury or death, you and if it finds that a safety defect at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
should immediately inform the exists in a group of vehicles, it may Washington D.C. area) or write to:
National Highway Traffic Safety order a recall and remedy campaign. NHTSA, U.S. Department of
Administration (NHTSA), in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington,
to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Main Menu
Index
A Shift Lever Position Indicator .. 168 Bulb Replacement

Shift Lever Positions ................. 168 Brake Lights............................... 214
Accessories..................................... 158 Shift Lock Release ..................... 171 Front Parking Lights ................. 213
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Headlights .................................. 210
Position) ........................................ 79 B High-mount Brake Light .......... 215
Accessory Power Socket ................ 97 Specifications ............................. 260
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 201 Battery Turn Signal Lights ..................... 213
Airbag (SRS) .................................... 11 Charging System Bulbs, Halogen ............................... 210
Airbag System Components ........... 23 Indicator............................ 54, 247
Air Conditioning............................. 103 Jump Starting ............................. 242 C
Usage .......................................... 105 Maintenance ............................... 225
Air Intake ........................................ 163 Specifications ............................. 260 Capacities Chart............................. 260
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ 220 Before Driving ............................... 151 Carbon Monoxide Hazard .............. 49
Air Vent in the Trunk .................... 163 Belts, Seat ......................................... 10 Carrying Cargo .............................. 160
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Brakes CAUTION, Explanation of ............... ii
Indicator ................................ 55, 177 Anti-lock System (ABS) ............ 177 CD Changer.................................... 120
Operation .................................... 177 Break-in, New Linings .............. 152 CD Player ............................... 119, 120
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock .. 76 Bulb Replacement ..................... 214 Certification Label ......................... 258
Armrest ............................................. 85 Fluid ............................................ 209 Chains ............................................. 224
Audio System ................................. 112 Parking .......................................... 93 Changing a Flat Tire ..................... 237
Auto Idle Stop................................. 173 System Indicator .......................... 54 Changing Oil
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ................ 174 Wear Indicators ......................... 176 How to ......................................... 203
Braking System.............................. 176 When to .............................. 194, 195
INDEX
Automatic Speed Control.............. 142
Automatic Transmission............... 168 Break-in, New Car ......................... 152 Charge/Assist Gauge ..................... 68
Capacity, Fluid ........................... 260 Brightness Control, Instruments ... 74
Shifting ........................................ 168 Brights, Headlights ......................... 72 CONTINUED
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Index
Charging System Indicator .... 54, 247 D E

Check Fuel Cap Indicator ............... 60
Checklist, Before Driving ............. 166 DANGER, Explanation of ................. ii Economy, Fuel ............................... 157
Childproof Door Locks ................... 81 Dashboard .................................... 4, 52 Electronically Controlled Power
Child Seats ........................................ 31 Daytime Running Lights................. 74 Steering System (ECPS)
Lower Anchorage Points ............ 40 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 274 Indicator ........................................ 60
Tether Anchorage Points ........... 44 Defogger, Rear Window ................. 75 Emergencies on the Road............. 229
Climate Control Sensors ............... 111 Dimensions ..................................... 260 Battery, Jump Starting .............. 242
Clock, Setting the .......................... 140 Dimming the Headlights ................ 72 Brake System Indicator ............ 249
CO in the Exhaust ......................... 280 Dipstick Changing a Flat Tire ................. 237
Cold Weather, Starting in ............. 167 Automatic Transmission........... 208 Charging System Indicator ...... 247
Compact Spare ............................... 236 Engine Oil ................................... 155 Checking the Fuses................... 252
Console Compartment .................... 97 Directional Signals ........................... 72 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ...... 246
Consumer Information.................. 272 Disc Brake Wear Indicators ......... 176 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .... 247
Controls, Instruments and .............. 51 Disposal of Used Oil ...................... 204 Overheated Engine ................... 244
Coolant Doors Emergency Brake ............................ 93
Adding ......................................... 206 Locking and Unlocking ............... 80 Emergency Flashers ....................... 75
Checking ..................................... 156 DOT Tire Quality Grading ........... 262 Emergency Towing ....................... 250
Proper Solution .......................... 206 Driver and Passenger Safety ............ 7 Emissions Controls........................ 265
Temperature Gauge .................... 68 Driving ............................................ 165 Engine
Crankcase Emissions Control Economy ..................................... 157 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 68
System......................................... 265 Dual Temperature Control ........... 109 Malfunction Indicator
Cruise Control Operation ............. 142 Dust and Pollen Filter ................... 216 Lamp ....................................... 247
Customer Service Office .............. 272 Oil Pressure Indicator ............... 246
Oil, What Kind to Use ............... 201
Overheating................................ 244
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Main Menu
Index
Specifications ............................. 260 Four-way Flashers ........................... 75 H

Speed Limiter ............................. 170 Fuel .................................................. 152
Starting.......................................... 77 Cap Message ................................ 60 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 210
Engine Speed Limiter.................... 170 Economy Indicator ...................... 62 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 75
Evaporative Emissions Controls .. 265 Fill Door and Cap....................... 153 Headlights......................................... 72
Exhaust Fumes ................................ 49 Gauge ............................................ 69 Aiming ......................................... 210
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Octane Requirement ................. 152 Automatic Lighting Off ............... 73
Belts by ......................................... 18 Tank, Filling the......................... 153 Daytime Running Lights............. 74
Fuses, Checking the ...................... 252 Low Beams, Turning on ............. 72
F Reminder Chime .......................... 72
G Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 210
Fan, Interior.................................... 102 Turning on .................................... 72
Features ............................................ 99 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 157 Head Restraints ............................... 88
Filling the Fuel Tank ..................... 153 Gasoline .......................................... 152 Heating and Cooling ...................... 100
Filter Gauge ............................................ 69 HomeLink Universal
Dust and Pollen .......................... 216 Octane Requirement ................. 152 Transceiver................................. 145
Oil ................................................ 203 Tank, Filling the......................... 153 Hood, Opening and Closing the ... 154
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 75 Gas Station Procedures................. 153
Flat Tire Gauges I
Repairing..................................... 230 Engine Coolant Temperature .... 68
Changing..................................... 237 Fuel ................................................ 69 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 258
Floor Mat ........................................ 216 Gearshift Lever Positions Ignition
INDEX
Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 168 Keys............................................... 77
Automatic Transmission........... 208 Glove Box ......................................... 98 Switch ............................................ 79
Brake ........................................... 209 Timing Control System ............. 266
Windshield Washer ................... 205 CONTINUED
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Index
IMA System Indicator ..................... 60 L M

Immobilizer System......................... 78
Important Safety Precautions .......... 8 Label, Certification ........................ 258 Maintenance ................................... 189
Indicators, Instrument Panel .......... 54 Lane Change, Signaling .................. 72 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 193
Infant Restraint ................................ 36 Lap/Shoulder Belts ......................... 20 Record ......................................... 196
Infant Seats ....................................... 36 Lights Required Indicator ....................... 61
Tether Anchorage Points ........... 44 Bulb Replacement ..................... 210 Safety........................................... 190
Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 219 Indicator ........................................ 57 Schedule .............................. 194-195
Inside Mirror .................................... 89 Parking ........................................ 213 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 247
Inspection, Tire .............................. 221 Turn Signal ................................... 57 Meters, Gauges ................................ 63
Installing a Child Seat ..................... 40 Load Limits..................................... 161 Mirrors, Adjusting ........................... 89
Tether Anchorage Points ........... 44 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ....... 79 Modifications.................................. 159
Using LATCH .............................. 40 Locks
Instrument Panel ............................. 53 Anti-theft Steering Column ........ 79 N
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 74 Fuel Fill Door ............................. 153
Introduction ......................................... i Glove Box ..................................... 98 Neutral Gear Position.................... 169
Lockout Prevention ..................... 80 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 152
J Power Door .................................. 80 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 168
Trunk ............................................ 84 NOTICE, Explanation of .................... i
Jacking up the Vehicle .................. 238 Low Coolant Level ......................... 156 Numbers, Identification ................ 258
Jack, Tire ........................................ 237 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 168
Jump Starting ................................. 242 Low Oil Pressure Indicator ............ 54 O
Lubricant Specifications Chart .... 260
K Luggage .......................................... 160 Octane Requirement, Gasoline .... 152
Odometer .......................................... 64
Keys ................................................... 77
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Index
Oil Protecting Adults and Teens.......... 13 Tires ............................................ 222

Change, How to ......................... 203 Additional Safety Precautions .... 19 Wiper Blades .............................. 217
Change, When to ................ 194-195 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 18 Replacing Seat Belts After a
Checking Engine ....................... 155 Protecting Children ......................... 31 Crash ............................................. 21
Pressure Indicator ............... 54, 246 Protecting Infants and Small Reserve Tank, Coolant .................. 206
Selecting Proper Viscosity Children ........................................ 36 Restraint, Child ................................ 31
Chart ....................................... 202 Protecting Larger Children ............ 45 Reverse Gear Position................... 163
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 79 Using Booster Seat ...................... 46 Rotation, Tire ................................. 222
Outside Mirrors ............................... 89
Outside Temperature ...................... 64 R S
Overheating, Engine ..................... 244
Owner Maintenance Checks ........ 193 Radiator Overheating .................... 244 Safety Belts....................................... 10
Radio/CD Sound Safety Defects, Reporting............. 274
P System......................................... 112 Safety Features .................................. 9
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement ... 214 Airbags .......................................... 11
Panel Brightness Control ............... 74 Rear View Mirror ............................. 89 Seat Belts ...................................... 10
Park Gear Position......................... 168 Rear Window Defogger .................. 75 Safety Labels, Location of .............. 50
Parking Brake .................................. 93 Reclining the Seat Backs .......... 87, 88 Safety Messages ................................ ii
Parking Lights.................................. 72 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 168 Satellite Radio................................. 132
Parking Over Things that Burn ... 267 Reminder Lights .............................. 53
Parking Tips ................................... 175 Remote Transmitter ........................ 81
PGM-FI System.............................. 266 Replacement Information
Pollen Filter .................................... 216
INDEX
Engine Oil and Filter ................. 203
Power Mirror Heaters ..................... 90 Fuses ........................................... 252
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .......... 18 Light Bulbs ................................. 210
Schedule .............................. 194-195 CONTINUED
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Index
Seat Belts .......................................... 10 Side Curtain Airbags ................. 11, 27 Starting the Engine........................ 167
Additional Information ................ 20 How Your Side Curtain With a Dead Battery ................. 242
Automatic Seat Belt Airbags Work ........................... 27 Steam Coming from Engine ......... 244
Tensioners ................................ 21 Signaling Turns ................................ 72 Steering Wheel
Lap/Shoulder Belt ....................... 20 Snow Tires ...................................... 223 Adjustment ................................... 76
Maintenance ................................. 21 Sound System ................................. 112 Anti-theft Column Lock .............. 79
Reminder Light and Spare Tire Stereo Sound System .................... 112
Beeper ................................. 20, 54 Inflating ....................................... 236 Sun Visor........................................... 94
System Components.................... 20 Specifications ............................. 261 Sunglasses Holder ........................... 98
Use During Pregnancy................ 18 Specifications Charts..................... 260 Supplemental Restraint
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .... 20 Speed Control ................................. 142 System................................. 11, 23
Seats, Adjusting the ......................... 86 Speed Limiter ................................. 170 Servicing ....................................... 29
Security System ............................. 141 SRS, Additional Information........... 20 SRS Indicator.......................... 28, 55
Selecting a Child Seat ...................... 38 Additional Safety Precautions .... 30 System Components.................... 23
Select/Reset Knob .......................... 74 Airbag Service .............................. 29 Synthetic Oil ................................... 202
Serial Number ................................ 258 How the Passenger Airbag Off
Service Intervals ..................... 194-195 Indicator Works ....................... 28 T
Service Manual .............................. 275 How Your SRS Indicator
Service Station Procedure ............ 153 Works ........................................ 28 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in ....... 214
Setting the Clock ........................... 140 How Your Front Airbags Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 229
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 168 Works ........................................ 24 Technical Descriptions
Shift Lock Release ......................... 171 How Your Side Airbags DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 262
Side Airbags ............................... 11, 26 Works ........................................ 26 Emissions Control Systems ...... 265
How Your Side Airbags Work.... 26 SRS Components ......................... 20 Three Way Catalytic
How the Side Airbag Off SRS Indicator.............................. 28, 55 Converter ................................ 266
Indicator Works ....................... 28 START (Ignition Key Position) ..... 79 Temperature Gauge ........................ 68
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Index
Tether Anchorage Points ............... 44 Transmission Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 161
Three Way Catalytic Converter ... 284 Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Dimensions....................... 260
Time, Setting the ........................... 140 Automatic ............................... 208 Vehicle Identification Number..... 262
Timing Belt ..................................... 209 Fluid Selection............................ 200 Vehicle Storage .............................. 226
Tire Chains ..................................... 224 Identification Number ............... 258 VIN .................................................. 258
Tire, How to Change a Flat .......... 237 Shifting the Automatic .............. 168 Viscosity, Oil................................... 202
Tire Labeling .................................. 264 Treadwear ...................................... 262
Tires ................................................ 219 Trip Meter ........................................ 65 W
Air Pressure ............................... 220 Trunk................................................. 84
Checking Wear .......................... 221 Emergency Opener ..................... 85 WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii
Compact Spare ........................... 236 Opening the .................................. 84 Warning Labels, Location of .......... 50
DOT Tire Quality Grading ....... 262 Open Monitor Light .................... 56 Warranty Coverages ..................... 273
Inflation ....................................... 219 Turn Signals ..................................... 72 Washer, Windshield
Inspection ................................... 221 Checking the Fluid Level ......... 205
Replacing .................................... 222 U Operation ...................................... 71
Rotating....................................... 222 Wheels
Snow ............................................ 223 Unexpected, Taking Care Adjusting the Steering ................ 76
Specifications ............................. 261 of the ........................................... 229 Alignment and Balance ............. 221
Tools, Tire Changing .................... 237 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 262 Compact Spare ........................... 236
Towing Unleaded Gasoline......................... 152 Wrench ....................................... 238
A Trailer ...................................... 182 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 216 Windows
Emergency Wrecker ................. 250 Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 204 Operating the Power ................... 90
Traction Control System............... 179
INDEX
Rear, Defogger ............................ 75
TCS Activation Indicator .... 56, 180 V
TCS Indicator ....................... 56, 180
TCS Off Switch .......................... 180 Vanity Mirror ................................... 94 CONTINUED
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Main Menu
Index
Windshield
Cleaning ........................................ 71
Washers ........................................ 71
Wipers, Windshield
Changing Blades ........................ 217
Operation ...................................... 71
Worn Tires ..................................... 221
Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 250
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Main Menu
Service Information Summary
Gasoline: Brake Fluid:

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
number of 86 or higher. DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
Fuel Tank Capacity: replacement (see page 209 ).
17.09 US gal (64.7 )
Tire Pressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm )
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page 201 ).
Oil change capacity (including

filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 )
Automatic Transmission Fluid:

Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
a DEXRON III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages 208 and 209 ).

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Owner's Identification Form

OWNER This Owner’s Manual should be considered

This Owner’s Manual covers all models of

The information and specifications included

DEALER NAME DEALER NO. POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/

A Few Words About Safety

Of course, it is not practical or You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow

Your Vehicle at a Glance

AIRBAGS (P.11, 23)

TRUNK RELEASE LEVER HOOD RELEASE ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS

Your Vehicle at a Glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL WINDSHIELD

Your Vehicle at a Glance

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL HORN

Driver and Passenger Safety

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Menu Table of Contents

Important Safety Precautions

Main Menu Table of Contents

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Your vehicle is equipped with many

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Menu Table of Contents

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Seat Belts Help keep you from being thrown

Main Menu Table of Contents

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Menu Table of Contents

Your Vehicle’s Safety Features

Airbags can pose hazards. To do

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

If you sit too close to the steering 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

4.Adjust the Head Restraints

Reclining the seat-back too far Improperly positioning head

Driver and Passenger Safety

Reclining a seat-back so that the

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

Make sure all seat belts are

If necessary, pull up on the belt again

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

Driver and Passenger Safety

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

This will reduce the risk of injuries

Main Menu Table of Contents

Protecting Adults and Teens

Additional Safety Precautions Keep your hands and arms away

Driver and Passenger Safety

Do not put any accessories on seat Do not attach or place objects on

Do not place hard or sharp objects Do not attach hard objects on or

Main Menu Table of Contents

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts

Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt restrain your body.